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PHE - Corporate - Lot D1 UK Transportation of Category A Pathogens

PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND

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TenderCancellation

18 Nov 2019 at 14:21

Tender Notice
Award

05 Aug 2019 at 12:44

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process pertains to the services provided by Public Health England for the transportation of Category A Pathogens through a tender titled "PHE - Corporate - Lot D1 UK Transportation of Category A Pathogens". The procurement is classified under courier services, with the contract period commencing on 1st April 2019 and concluding on 1st March 2022. The tender process, executed through a competition from a framework, included a tender period that ended on 29th March 2019. The buyer, Public Health England, is located at Manor Farm Road, Porton Down, Salisbury, England, and the procurement was awarded to Topspeed Couriers Ltd for a total value of £150,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the courier services industry, particularly those specialising in regulated items and time-sensitive deliveries. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly accessible, given the suitability criteria. Companies that offer diverse courier services, including express delivery options and compliance with regulations for transporting sensitive materials, will be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts and expand their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PHE - Corporate - Lot D1 UK Transportation of Category A Pathogens

Notice Description

A range of courier services from simple collection and delivery to complex requirements for transporting regulated items and substances. Lot A1 - UK Immediate Collection & Delivery Lot A2 - UK Same Day Collection & Delivery Lot B1 - UK Same Day Timetabled Collection & Delivery Services Lot C1 - UK Next Day Specimen Delivery Service Lot C2 - UK Next Day Premium and Standard Service

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-df7b7e4a-33c3-4ea0-ad14-7fdf2bc3afcf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3eff1ad-7440-4338-808c-19b3671f40da
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Competition from Framework
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 1 Mar 2022 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND
Contact Name
Jade Palmer
Contact Email
jade.palmer@phe.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01980 619960

Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP4 0JG
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TOPSPEED COURIERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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