Secure, scalable, and sustainable biobanking services.
At UK Biocentre, we offer leading-edge biological sample storage solutions tailored for biomedical research, clinical trials, and large-scale health studies.
Our facilities in Milton Keynes and Oxford are equipped to manage over 35 million samples, ensuring their integrity and accessibility throughout their lifecycle.
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Whether you're managing a single study or a large biobank, UK Biocentre offers tailored storage solutions to meet your research needs. Our expert team is ready to assist you in planning and implementing efficient, secure, and sustainable sample storage strategies.
Automated ULT (-70°C/-80°C) storage: Utilizing Azenta Life Sciences' BioArc™ Flex systems, our automated storage ensures precise temperature control, rapid sample retrieval, and minimized freeze/thaw cycles, enhancing sample longevity and, due to its lower energy usage, reducing your project's carbon footprint.
Manual ULT (-70°C/-80°C) freezers: Our facility houses over 200 ultra-low temperature freezers, providing flexible storage options for diverse sample types.
Vapour phase Liquid nitrogen storage: With 122 cryogenic tanks, we offer optimal conditions for long-term preservation of sensitive biological materials.
Ambient storage: Monitored environments suitable for samples requiring room temperature conditions.
Automated high-throughput sample retrieval: Our automated systems can perform tens to thousands of sample picks daily, facilitating efficient research workflows.
Integrated Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS): Ensures real-time sample tracking, data integrity, and streamlined inventory management.
Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS): Robust backup systems guarantee continuous operation and sample safety.
Environmental sustainability: Our storage solutions employ eco-friendly refrigeration technologies with zero ozone depletion and global warming potential, aligning with our commitment to reducing environmental impact.
UK Biocentre is accredited and certified to the highest industry standards:
UK Biocentre is ISO 9001 certified by BSI under certificate number FS688021
ISO 27001 certified by Alcumus ISOQAR under certificate number 21563
UKAS accredited medical laboratory No. 20056.
Regulated and licensed by the Human Tissue Authority (HTA) at both our sites under Licence No. 12624
Our bespoke Quality Management System includes rigorous internal auditing and a comprehensive disaster recovery plan, ensuring the utmost sample security and compliance.
Trusted by Leading Research Initiatives
We proudly support major research programs, including:
