Award

Provision for Specialist Courier Services

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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26 Jan 2024 at 17:44

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency has awarded a contract for the provision of Specialist Courier Services, specifically for Class 6.2 Infectious Substances under Lot 1 of CCS Framework RM3799. The contract covers Immediate Collection and Delivery of Category A Pathogens. The contract has a total value of £1,200,000 and was awarded to TOPSPEED COURIERS LIMITED. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 31st January 2019, and the contract period spans from 1st March 2019 to 31st March 2023.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for courier service providers specialising in transporting infectious substances, biological materials, and tissue samples. Small and medium-sized courier businesses, particularly those with prior experience in handling Category A Pathogens and compliant with relevant safety regulations, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The location for service provision is in Canary Wharf, London, and the procurement is categorised under courier services, with a significant contract value and a potential option for extension beyond the initial 3-year period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision for Specialist Courier Services

Notice Description

Provision for Specialist Courier Services under Lot 1: Class 6.2 Infectious Substances (Category A and Category B), Non-Infectious Substances, Biological Substances, Blood and Tissue of CCS Framework RM3799 - Specialist Courier Services The contract was awarded for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for a year which expired on 01 March 2023. The service provisions cover Immediate Collection and Delivery and Transportation of Category A Pathogens This is an updated contract award notice replacing: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/0b7e5133-4704-46ab-9869-3a37a65e2902?origin=SearchResults&p=8

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-88d961b9-f55c-4d3f-93c0-746857bf42de
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d6a916c-e087-494c-a635-ba642451e6f2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20196 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2023 4-5 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
UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CANARY WHARF, LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TOPSPEED COURIERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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