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Courier Services Lot 2 and Lot 4

MHRA

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22 Jul 2025 at 14:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, located at MHRA South Mimms, Potters Bar, Herts, has completed the procurement process for the delivery of courier services, specifically Lot 2 for Cold Chain and Lot 4 for UK Specialist. The contract was awarded on 24th June 2025 to UPS Limited, with the procurement falling under the category of services and classified with the CPV code 64120000. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure above the threshold, and the total value of the contract is £7,300,000. The contract period spans from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2028, highlighting the importance of this long-term service agreement within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies operating in the courier services industry. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find opportunities in tender processes similar to this, though in this particular case, a large organisation, UPS Limited, has secured the award. Companies with capabilities in cold chain logistics and UK specialist courier services will find themselves well-suited to compete in such sectors. Engaging in tenders like these can provide an invaluable boost in market presence and the development of strategic alliances within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Courier Services Lot 2 and Lot 4

Notice Description

Courier Services Lot 2 - Cold Chain Lot 4 - UK Specialist

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ce7d9814-2e14-48e7-a0ea-150a43c009e3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13b8da79-9384-434e-9dc0-42edeaba1256
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£730,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,300,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 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
MHRA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
POTTERS BAR, HERTS
Postcode
EN6 3QG
Postcode Area
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Hertsmere
Electoral Ward
Shenley
Westminster Constituency
Hertsmere

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UPS

Further Information

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