Tender

Contract for the Provision of a Inter-Trust Courier Service

THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

03 Apr 2017 at 15:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking tenders for a contract titled "Contract for the Provision of an Inter-Trust Courier Service." This opportunity falls under the courier services category and is located in the North East of England. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 28 April 2017. The contract is projected to commence on 1 November 2017 and will run until 31 October 2020. Interested parties should review the requirements for transporting time and temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical products as mandated by regulatory bodies.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in logistics and transportation, particularly those equipped to handle sensitive medical materials and comply with regulations surrounding the transport of dangerous goods. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their operations in the healthcare sector may find this contract particularly relevant, given the requirements for expertise in pharmaceutical logistics and stringent quality standards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the Provision of a Inter-Trust Courier Service

Notice Description

The provision of an Inter-Trust Courier Service is required for The Newcastle upon Tyne NHS Foundation Trust (Lead Trust) and The Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust which will include Pathology Specimens Category B as defined in HSE/HSC 2004 with regard to the transport and handling of dangerous goods by the road in accordance with the European Directive 94/55/EC. The Contractor must comply with all requirements set out for the storage and transport of time and temperature sensitive pharmaceutical products as outlined by World Health Organisation (WHO) Technical Report Series No. 961 Annex 9, the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) Good Distribution Practice (GDP) requirements

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c7eecde-5c5d-4deb-9c3a-547296e04594
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2017 - 31 Oct 2020 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
THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE3 3HD
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Fawdon & West Gosforth
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North

Further Information

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