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Biobanking, Sample Storage and Disaster Recovery
Restore Harrow Green Laboratory Services offers biobank storage and disaster recovery to our life science and biotechnology customers across the UK. Our state of the art facility in Cambridge has ultra low temperature storage solutions with secure entry and 24/7 monitoring.
Biobanking Solutions
Restore Harrow Green provide off-site temperature controlled and secure lab sample storage. We can offer a variety of flexible storage solutions for ambient, refrigerated and frozen requirements from single samples to multiple or master cell banks at a single shelf or full fridge/freezer level. Our facility boasts:
- 24/7 live temperature monitoring and reporting
- Separate UPS and twin 4G cellular gateways
- Back-up generator to power the facility in the event of a power cut
- Infrared thermal cameras
- Secure biostorage rooms within our main facility, with enhanced keypad access
Built by scientists, our easy-to-use sample inventory management system gives you full visibility and control of your samples with the ability to recall at the click of a button. Whether we are holding master cell lines, archived samples or regularly used materials that need to be recalled, we are able to offer you a fully bespoke solution for your lab.
Disaster Recovery
As the market leader in laboratory relocations, we have a significant pool of trained teams with specialist vehicles that can complete the collection of samples or freezers across the UK. Our technical specialists will ensure that a tailored solution is designed and in place to protect your samples should it be required. As part of the customer set-up process, one of our logistics team will visit your site to ensure that we understand what is required in the event of a facility or equipment failure and will ensure that the most suitable contingency plans are in place. Additionally, our DGSA (Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor) will ensure that all paperwork is in place to so our teams, led by our experienced ADR certified drivers, can undertake disaster recoveries safely, legally and compliantly.
HTA Licence
We are licensed by the Human Tissue Authority (HTA) which enables us to store human tissue safely and ethically, ensuring full compliance with UK regulations.
Our HTA-approved facility ensures:
- Secure and ethical handling of human tissue
- Trusted by research groups and medical organisations
- Stringent quality control and compliance assurance
- Reliable long-term storage solutions.
Cold Chain Transfer
Our network of cold chain shipping partners, as well as our own in-house specialist fleet of vehicles, can complete cold chain transfer around the UK and overseas.
Whether it is shipping a single cryobox of samples to another lab in the UK or relocating full -80 freezers into a new facility in Europe whilst remaining powered up, we can offer you the right solution for your requirements.
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Bioservices FAQs
We can store a wide range of biological materials including human and animal tissues, blood, plasma, serum, DNA, RNA, cell lines, and microbiological specimens.
Our facilities support a variety of controlled environments, including ambient, +4°C, -20°C and -80°C.
Yes, we hold a Human Tissue Authority (HTA) research licence, ensuring we meet stringent standards for the ethical and safe storage of human tissue.
Our sites are protected by 24/7 security systems, restricted access, and monitored entry points. All samples are logged, tracked, and stored using barcoded inventory systems.
Yes, we offer flexible access options and rapid sample retrieval. Access protocols are designed to maintain security while ensuring convenience for our clients.
We use validated, temperature-controlled packaging and specialist logistics solutions to protect your samples during collection, transportation, and delivery.
Yes, we provide secure backup storage options as part of business continuity planning, helping you protect critical samples in the event of an emergency.
Yes, we can assist with international sample logistics, including customs compliance and specialist courier arrangements for time- and temperature-sensitive materials.
Absolutely. Our sample tracking system provides clients with full visibility of their inventory, including audit trails, location data, and condition monitoring.
You can contact our Biobanking team directly via the enquiry form or call us to schedule a consultation. We’ll work with you to create a tailored storage or relocation solution.
Biobanking and Sample Storage Case Studies
