National Framework Agreement for Provision of Biomedical and Clinical Research Support
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust · NHS and health
In brief
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust awarded architecture and engineering and transport work to Randox Laboratories Limited, Sagoss Limited and Global Initiative Limited and 1 others on 22 September 2026.
It is a framework worth up to £10,000,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
The contract runs for 2 years, up to 8 years with extensions, starting 1 September 2026.
It is split into 5 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Biomedical and Clinical Research Logistics Services 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2028 What this lot coversThis lot concerns the provision of Biomedical and Clinical Research Logistics Services. Further information can be found in Document 2 - Framework Specification of the ITT pack. | Transport, Architecture and engineering, Research and development | £10,000,000 |
| Biomedical and Clinical Research Sample Processing Services 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2028 What this lot coversThis lot concerns the provision of Biomedical and Clinical Research Sample Processing Services. Further information can be found in Document 2 - Framework Specification of the ITT pack. | Architecture and engineering | £10,000,000 |
| Biomedical and Clinical Research Storage Services 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2028 What this lot coversLot 3 concerns the provision of Biomedical and Clinical Research Storage Services. Further information can be found in Document 2 - Framework Specification of the ITT pack. | Medical equipment and supplies, Research and development | £10,000,000 |
| Biomedical and Clinical Research Design, Data, and Associated Services 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2028 What this lot coversThis lot concerns the provision of Biomedical and Clinical Research Design, Data, and Associated Services. Further information can be found in Document 2 - Framework Specification of the ITT pack. | Research and development | £10,000,000 |
| Combined Services 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2028 What this lot coversThis lot concerns the provision of the full research lifecycle services. Further information can be found in Document 2 - Framework Specification of the ITT pack. | Architecture and engineering, Research and development | £10,000,000 |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randox Laboratories Limited 1 bid received | Biomedical and Clinical Research Logistics Services | £10,000,000 | Awarded 22 September 2026 |
| Randox Laboratories Limited Sagoss Limited (SME) 2 bids received | Biomedical and Clinical Research Sample Processing Services | £10,000,000 | Awarded 22 September 2026 |
| Randox Laboratories Limited 1 bid received | Biomedical and Clinical Research Storage Services | £10,000,000 | Awarded 22 September 2026 |
| Sagoss Limited (SME) Global Initiative Limited (SME) Umbizo Limited (SME) 3 bids received | Biomedical and Clinical Research Design, Data, and Associated Services | £10,000,000 | Awarded 22 September 2026 |
| Randox Laboratories Limited Sagoss Limited (SME) 2 bids received | Combined Services | £10,000,000 | Awarded 22 September 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 072367-2025
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 057870-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 089470-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
131Awards
104Suppliers it has used most for architecture and engineering
- CCL Solutions1 contract
- Global Initiative Limited1 contract
- Meditech Associates Limited1 contract
- Randox Laboratories Limited1 contract
- Sagoss Limited1 contract
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From notice 072367-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 10 November 2025, last updated 22 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.