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Courier Services Lot 5 - UKSCB Dry Shipments

MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY

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13 Feb 2026 at 14:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has completed the award stage for the courier services tender titled "Courier Services Lot 5 - UKSCB Dry Shipments", with the latest update being on 13th February 2026. The procurement process is for services classified under the "Courier Services" industry category, focusing on the collection and delivery of stem cells from the UK Stem Cell Bank. The process was conducted through an open procedure above the threshold, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The contract is set to begin on 23rd February 2026 and end on 23rd February 2029, taking place primarily in the East of England, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in transportation and logistics, particularly those with expertise in handling sensitive biomedical materials. Businesses with the capability to deliver reliable and efficient courier services, ensuring the safe transfer of stem cells, would be well-suited to compete in this market. The buyer, Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, offers a robust platform for growth in the health and logistics sectors by establishing long-term contracts with qualified service providers. With a contract value of up to £100,000, this opportunity can support business expansion and strengthen industry standing through high-profile government collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Courier Services Lot 5 - UKSCB Dry Shipments

Notice Description

Services for collection and delivery of stem cells from the UK Stem Cell Bank.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4be71641-585e-4a97-9da0-ef7216126649
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03b8fa39-f73b-4189-b08a-88270bfe4af6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 23 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
POTTERS BAR
Postcode
EN6 3QG
Post Town
Enfield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Hertsmere
Electoral Ward
Shenley
Westminster Constituency
Hertsmere

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WORLD COURIER (U.K.

Further Information

Notice Documents

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