UK Biocentre from Azenta Life Sciences combines specialist expertise in sample management, biobanking and high-throughput sample processing with a global footprint. As part of Azenta’s Sample Repository Solutions network, we support pharmaceutical, biotechnology, clinical research and academic organisations with flexible sample management solutions across the UK, Europe and North America.
Whether you're running a national biobank, a multinational clinical trial or a global genomics programme, our integrated network provides secure, scalable sample management from collection through to long-term storage and distribution.
UK Biocentre – Your European sample management partner
With locations in the UK and Germany, Azenta provides integrated sample management services for research organisations across the UK and Europe.
With locations in the UK and Germany, UK Biocentre supports large-scale research programmes by combining automation, scientific expertise and robust quality systems to ensure complete traceability and sample integrity throughout the sample lifecycle.
Our services include:
High-throughput sample processing
Automated biobanking and sample storage
DNA, RNA extraction
Genotyping & Sequencing
Dedicated in-house courier services
Secure inventory management
Our quality systems, automation platforms and experienced scientific teams enable researchers to confidently manage millions of valuable biological samples while maintaining complete traceability and sample integrity.
Expanded global capabilities
As part of Azenta Life Sciences, UK Biocentre provides access to an international network of sample management, biobanking and GxP-compliant sample storage services. This includes our Sample Repository Solutions facility in Griesheim, Germany, which supports secure biological sample storage and management for research, clinical trials and regulated environments across mainland Europe.
Azenta's global capabilities include:
Sample Repository Solutions
Global biobanking and biological material storage
Clinical trial sample management
GxP-compliant storage for regulated pharmaceutical and clinical research programmes
Business continuity and disaster recovery options
Secure sample transportation and logistics
Laboratory automation
Genomics and sequencing services
Sample informatics and LIMS solutions
Consumables and instruments
By combining regional expertise with global infrastructure, we help organisations simplify complex international research programmes while maintaining high standards of quality, security and regulatory compliance.
Whether your samples remain in the UK, require storage within the European Union or support a global research programme, we provide an integrated solution designed around your scientific and operational requirements, supportingevery stage of the sample lifecycle from collection and processing through to long-term storage, inventory management and worldwide distribution. Azenta empowers organisations to accelerate research while protecting the integrity of every biological sample.
Whether you're planning a clinical trial, building a national biobank, supporting a genomics programme or looking for secure long-term sample storage, our team can help you find the right solution.
Our UK Biocentre team provides the expertise, infrastructure and global reach to support projects of every size from regional studies to international research programmes.
