Award

International Courier Service

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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Award

27 May 2021 at 14:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves NHS Blood and Transplant, which is seeking to contract an International Courier Service for transporting diagnostic samples, starting material, and blood/components. The contract, valued at £245,000, falls under the Scheduled air transport services category and is currently in the Award stage, having been awarded to CRYOPDP. The contract period is set to commence on 1st July 2021 and run until 30th June 2025. The open procurement method was used, and the tender period closed on 10th July 2020, with the award notice published on 27th May 2021.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses that provide logistics and transport services, particularly those specialising in air and multi-modal courier solutions. Companies with expertise in handling sensitive medical supplies and an established network for international shipping will be well-positioned to compete in future tender opportunities. As the industry sees a growing demand for reliable transport in the healthcare sector, businesses that can demonstrate compliance with regulatory requirements and a commitment to service excellence will find numerous avenues for growth.

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Notice Title

International Courier Service

Notice Description

International Courier Service for Diagnostic Samples, Starting Material and Blood / Components

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7fec1169-9777-41c4-b30c-cab8d589b1ec
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d1b6291-4b39-4170-832e-0b9e31412ee8
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

60400000 - Air transport services

60410000 - Scheduled air transport services

64121000 - Multi-modal courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£245,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£245,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2021 - 30 Jun 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 7QH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Filton
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CRYOPDP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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