Tender

Specialist Courier Services

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF MORECAMBE BAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

25 Oct 2017 at 12:11

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust is inviting tenders for the provision of specialist courier services, focused on transporting pathology samples from sexual health clinics in Essex to the Royal Lancaster Infirmary. This procurement, classified under transport services, is currently in the Tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 5 December 2017. The contract is expected to commence on 5 March 2018 and conclude by 31 October 2021. The estimated value of this contract is £200,000, and businesses must comply with the requirements outlined in the Crown Commercial Services framework RM3799, specifically LOT 1, to qualify for participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in secure and temperature-controlled transport services, particularly those experienced in handling infectious and non-infectious substances. Companies that provide relevant transport solutions, including tracking capabilities and compliance with transport regulations, would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, the flexible nature of the contract allows for the inclusion of new clinic sites and adjustments in service delivery, offering further opportunities for growth within the healthcare logistics sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist Courier Services

Notice Description

University Hospitals Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a suitably experienced provider who is able to provide specialist courier service in compliance with Crown Commercial Services framework RM3799, specifically in connection with LOT 1: Class 6.2 Infectious Substances (Category A and Category B), Non-Infectious Substances, Biological Substances, Blood and Tissue. UHMBT would like to commission a secure courier service to transport category B Pathology samples to UN3373 standards from sexual health clinics in Essex to the Blood Sciences laboratory at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary. Samples must be collected from multiple clinics in Essex each evening at appropriate times from Monday to Saturday for delivery to Lancaster by 07:00 the next morning, Tuesday to Sunday. Deliveries will be required on bank holidays. Samples will be collected from unmanned secure SampleSafe boxes and designated manned sites in Essex. Some collections will be time critical. All sample packages must be tracked and temperature controlled during transport. The courier service would be expected to provide specimen transport boxes which comply with the relevant Transport Regulations. Additionally we will require a courier service to transport bulk consumables from Lancaster to each of four hub sites in Essex at least four times each year. The service must be flexible to meet the changing needs of UHMBT and our partner organisation in Essex during the life of the contract e.g. to allow the addition of clinic sites or changes to collection times. Additional information: Please note that only those organisations listed within LOT 1 of Crown Commercial Services Framework RM3799 - Specialist Courier Services will be eligible to apply for this opportunity. The is by Invitation Only.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24af9b34-20a6-4e39-a3f5-78fefbba1dcd
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Mar 2018 - 31 Oct 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF MORECAMBE BAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Paul Dowell
Contact Email
paul.dowell@mbht.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 7RG
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal South
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Further Information

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