At UK Biocentre, we provide advanced, accredited sample storage solutions tailored for commercial research environments from early-phase studies to large-scale biobanks.
As your strategic infrastructure partner, we help CROs reduce operational burden by offering on-demand access to state-of-the-art automation and storage, without the capital investment.
Our HTA-licensed facilities in Milton Keynes and Oxford manage over 35 million samples, ensuring integrity, traceability, and rapid access. Whether you're running a single clinical trial or scaling a portfolio of programmes, our infrastructure and established compliance framework deliver the flexibility, audit readiness, and peace of mind you need to focus on what matters most.
Built for access and scale
High-throughput retrieval Tens to thousands of sample picks daily - ideal for dynamic, time-sensitive workflows.
LIMS Integration Real-time inventory tracking with full sample chain-of-custody.
Uninterrupted Power Supply UPS and disaster recovery systems protect against downtime and data loss.
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.
UK Biocentre is accredited and certified to the highest industry standards:
Regulated and licensed by the Human Tissue Authority (HTA) at both our sites under Licence No. 12624
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.
Our bespoke Quality Management System includes rigorous internal auditing and a comprehensive disaster recovery plan, ensuring the utmost sample security and compliance from day one.
Trusted by leading research initiatives
We support key UK and global initiatives, including:
