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Sample Transport

The project involves the physical relocation of over 11 million biological samples stored in SBS-racks from an existing facility to a new site. The contractor must manage the site-to-site transport of samples maintained in Ultra Low Temperature freezers at -80°C. This requires specific expertise in handling high-volume, temperature-sensitive biological assets during a large-scale infrastructure transition.

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Awarded value
£70k
As published
Published
28 May 2026
Awarded
27 May 2026
Harrow Green Limited
Contract length
12 months
Ends 26 May 2027

What the contract covers

Specialist logistics and physical transport service

Provision of specialist logistics and cold-chain transport services for the relocation of sensitive biological samples between laboratory facilities.

  • Physically move more than 11 million samples stored in SBS-racks from -80°C storage, primarily automated storage, from the Stockport site to the Manchester site
  • Move the samples to Ultra Low Temperature freezers ahead of the move

Terms and requirements

Contract type
Specialist logistics and physical transport service
Procedure
Invited to quote
Initial term
12 months
Contract dates
27 May 2026 to 26 May 2027
Certifications asked for
None stated
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Not stated
CPV codes
60100000

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UK Biobank Ltd

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Harrow Green Limited

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Cite this contract

Link
https://bidskim.com/tender/3623137/sample-transport
Buyer reference
Not published
Open contracting ID
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Last checked
5 November 2026

UK Biobank Ltd. Sample Transport. Contract award, 28 May 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/3623137/sample-transport (accessed 5 November 2026).