Biostore UK
Biostore UK Limited specializes in temperature-controlled storage solutions for biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies. They offer tailored storage services, including ultra-low temperature storage, sample management, and destruction services, with a focus on quality, security, and industry standards. The company has expanded its capacity and facilities to meet growing demand and maintains accreditations such as ISO 9001:2015.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Biostore UK
Livingston, West Lothian, United Kingdom, Europe
Services
On-site storage across a range of temperature profiles from controlled room temperature to liquid nitrogen with scalable capacity for large sample volumes.
Verification of shipping temperature and sample inventory on arrival against a Sample Transfer Protocol with notification of any out-of-specification incidents.
Continuous monitoring and recording of environmental parameters with alarm escalation to on-call engineers, staff notification and SMS alerts; uses audit-compliant software and wireless transmitters.
Provision and application of durable labels suitable for cryogenic and low-temperature storage, including an in-house labelling system to preserve sample identity.
Client-directed destruction and disposal of stored materials via licensed disposal operations, operated only on explicit client instruction; service reserved for storage clients.
Coordination with specialist couriers for time-critical shipments, provision of local transport where appropriate and advice on packaging materials for transit.
On-site storage across a range of temperature profiles from controlled room temperature to liquid nitrogen with scalable capacity for large sample volumes.
Verification of shipping temperature and sample inventory on arrival against a Sample Transfer Protocol with notification of any out-of-specification incidents.
Continuous monitoring and recording of environmental parameters with alarm escalation to on-call engineers, staff notification and SMS alerts; uses audit-compliant software and wireless transmitters.
Provision and application of durable labels suitable for cryogenic and low-temperature storage, including an in-house labelling system to preserve sample identity.
Client-directed destruction and disposal of stored materials via licensed disposal operations, operated only on explicit client instruction; service reserved for storage clients.
Coordination with specialist couriers for time-critical shipments, provision of local transport where appropriate and advice on packaging materials for transit.
Expertise Areas
- Biobanking and large-scale sample storage
- Cold-chain logistics and shipment coordination
- Quality management systems (ISO 9001) and regulatory alignment with pharmaceutical guidance
- Temperature-controlled sample receipt and handling
Key Technologies
- Cryogenic storage (liquid nitrogen)
- Ultra-low temperature freezers (-80°C, -20°C)
- Continuous environmental monitoring systems
- Audit-compliant electronic data logging (CFR21 Part 11 compliant software)
News & Updates
The extension to Biostore UK Ltd's storage capability is now complete and operational, with significant capacity already in use.
The company has increased its footprint to provide additional capacity for secondary site storage, supporting a wide range of temperature profiles.
Biostore UK has gained accreditation to ISO 9001-2015, demonstrating its commitment to quality management standards.
The extension to Biostore UK Ltd's storage capability is now complete and operational, with significant capacity already in use.
The company has increased its footprint to provide additional capacity for secondary site storage, supporting a wide range of temperature profiles.
Biostore UK has gained accreditation to ISO 9001-2015, demonstrating its commitment to quality management standards.