UK Biobanking Services
Our biorepository located in Glasgow, UK provides highly secure, controlled-temperature storage for biological samples, spanning ambient through to full cold-chain conditions.
We offer end-to-end biobanking services, from receipt and accessioning to long-term preservation, disaster recovery, and international sample logistics.
Samples can be accommodated in dedicated or shared storage cabinets or vessels, which are continuously monitored via our 21 CFR Part 11-compliant cloud-based data logging system in a cGMP environment. Our biorepository service supports clinical, translational, and discovery research programmes, with the flexibility to meet evolving requirements.
Scalable and Secure Biorepository for Diverse Research Needs
Full Cold-Chain Storage Capabilities
We provide short- and long-term storage for samples across a full temperature range, including:
- 5 °C
- -20 °C
- -80 °C
- -196 °C liquid nitrogen (LN2) vapour phase
- Fully customisable to your needs
Sample Management and Inventory Control
We perform sample receipt and accessioning in accordance with relevant GMP/HFEA processes and ensure end-to-end sample traceability and security. This includes full sample pull coordination and support allowing you to adapt quickly to changing study needs and timelines. We safeguard your samples to the highest standards of governance, integrity, and accessibility.
Dispatch and Transfer Support
We prepare and coordinate the transfer of your samples to and from our biorepository as required, ensuring that full traceability and appropriate temperatures are maintained throughout the process. We make your samples effortlessly accessible so your science never slows down.
Disaster Recovery
We provide a rapid-response disaster recovery service to receive samples from your site in the event of a power outage or other incident to our facility for secure, controlled storage. This ensures samples are protected and that research and trial activities can continue without disruption.
QP Oversight and Certification
Our Qualified Person (QP) ensures that imported medicinal products meet all applicable UK regulatory requirements. We also perform full QP certification prior to release for use in UK clinical trials.
Achieve Secure, Compliant Sample Storage at any Scale
Broad Licensure for Compliant Storage of Diverse Samples
Our biorepository operates under a robust regulatory framework, enabling the compliant storage and management of a wide range of biological samples within a controlled and trusted environment.
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MIA (IMP) – Manufacturer’s and Importer’s Authorisation for Investigational Medicinal Products
This authorisation permits us to import and store clinical trial materials and associated biological samples, supporting regulated handling and oversight throughout clinical programmes.
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HFEA – Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority
This licence permits us to store reproductive cells, including eggs, sperm, and embryos, in LN2.
These regulatory authorisations provide assurance that our biorepository service is delivered with exceptional control, resilience, and governance, supporting the long-term integrity of your high-value biological materials.
Benefit from Decades of Biorepository Experience
Our staff are experts at handling, transporting, and storing high-value biological samples. With over 25 years’ experience, we are well equipped to accommodate biorepository projects of any size or complexity.
Respond Securely to Shifting Project Needs
Project timelines and scope can change rapidly, sometimes leaving teams without sufficient storage capacity for critical samples. Our biorepository services are designed to be fully adaptable, allowing us to accommodate sudden schedule changes and significant increases in sample volumes, reducing the risk of operational collapse during growth. This flexibility reduces risk and uncertainty throughout the lifecycle of your project, regardless of scale or complexity.
Maintain Long-Term Sample Integrity with Confidence
With our biorepository services, your samples are always protected by robust security measures, including dedicated alarm systems, continuous condition monitoring, and controlled access. Our trained staff are available at all times to respond to any incident, ensuring sample integrity is maintained for as long as required, whether it’s for days, months, or years.
Bring Trusted Sample Storage to Every Project
Our capacity and accreditation mean we can support diverse applications in the life sciences. These include, but are not limited to:
- Clinical trials
- Academic research
- Drug development
- Sample archiving and stewardship
Store Varied Sample Types with Confidence
We are licensed to store a diverse range of sample types to meet the needs of any project. These can include, but are not limited to:
- Blood
- Serum
- Saliva
- Tissue biopsies
- Stool
- Urine
- Semen
- Cell line samples
- Isolated nucleic acids
- Clinical trial samples
