Storage & Processing

for your life changing science

 

From long-term storage to end-to-end processing, we help researchers manage and protect their samples with precision, speed and confidence. Count on us to deliver your science. 

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Why choose UK Biocentre

We are firmly committed to advancing science by consistently driving quality and innovation. Our leading-edge technology, combined with the highest standards of compliance, certification, and accreditation, enables us to offer bespoke, agile solutions designed to meet the specific needs of your study - from sample storage and sample processing to shipping and advisory solutions. 

UK Biocentre is regulated and licensed by the Human Tissue Authority (HTA) at both our sites under Licence No. 12624.

We are also ISO 9001 certified by BSI under certificate number FS688021,  ISO 27001 certified by Alcumus ISOQAR under certificate number 21563, and is a UKAS ISO 15189 accredited medical laboratory No. 20056.

Our bespoke LIMS provides visibility and traceability of samples and allows for fast and easy access. 

Sample
Processing

 Tubes

We are able to process tens to thousands of samples per day at high throughput, using automated systems and scalable operations.

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Storage
Solutions

 Quadbanks

We have capacity to store over 35 million samples across our temperature-controlled storage options.

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Project &
Advisory

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We will provide you with tailored advice and strategies to enhance the quality and impact of your studies.

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Shipping &
Courier

 BioDrive              We can arrange shipping of samples through our own courier or our extensive network of high-quality sample transportation parters.

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A beacon in biomedical innovation >>

UK Biocentre is a leading provider of biological sample storage and end-to-end processing solutions, supporting large-scale biomedical, pharmaceutical, and clinical research.


We enable life-changing discoveries by delivering high-quality, reliable services and partnering closely with the scientific community. Our commitment to innovation, quality & complience, and advanced technology ensures we meet the evolving needs of research at every stage.

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

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UK Biocentre in numbers

We have long standing experience in the life science sector utilising cutting-edge technology, supported by highly experienced personnel, which enables us to successfully process large scale, high capacity studies.

 

2 sites

Our main facility is in Milton Keynes with an additional storage facility in Oxford.

70,000 sqft

Our purpose-built facility in Milton Keynes is used for the management, processing and analysis of biological samples for biomedical research.

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We have the capacity to store 35 million samples in fully automated -80°C stores, manual storage in -80°C freezers and -196°C liquid nitrogen tanks.

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Frequently Asked Questions

We provide end-to-end solutions, from sample collection through to processing, analysis and long term sample cold storage.

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