Scope
Reference
F/104/BRSS/25/JH
Description
The objective of this framework is to provide Public Sector Organisations with a comprehensive range of biomedical research support solutions to contribute to strengthening their research capacity and innovation potential. The scope covers the full research lifecycle, from the design and delivery of clinical trials to logistics, sample management, secure data handling, and laboratory support.
Biomedical research support solutions covered by this framework agreement will include, but are not limited to:
• Design of biomedical research clinical trials
• Implementation of biomedical research clinical trials
• Management of biomedical research clinical trials
• Transportation of biomedical research samples
• Automated biomedical sample storage
• Manual biomedical sample storage
• Temperature-controlled biomedical sample storage
• Collection of biomedical research data
• Secure storage of biomedical research data
• Analysis of biomedical research data
• Reporting and interpretation of biomedical research data
• Provision of biomedical research laboratory facilities
• Provision of biomedical research laboratory equipment
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £19,000,000 excluding VAT
- £22,800,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 March 2026 to 1 March 2028
- Possible extension to 1 March 2034
- 8 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
19 November 2025
Engagement process description
The purpose of this engagement notice is to invite suppliers to participate in preliminary market engagement with a view to developing the Authority's requirements and preparing tender documents. Suppliers participating in this market consultation are not guaranteed to receive either an Invitation to Tender (if Invitations to Tender are issued), or a place on any framework agreement which may be awarded following an Invitation to Tender.
Please email info@coch-cps.co.uk to express interest in taking part in this market engagement process. We will then be in contact to arrange the next steps.
Contracting authority
COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
- NHS Organisation Data Service: RJR
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGCG-2135-TXWL
Liverpool Road
Chester
CH2 1UL
United Kingdom
Email: info@coch-cps.co.uk
Region: UKD63 - Cheshire West and Chester
Organisation type: Public authority - central government