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International Courier Service

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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21 Jun 2021 at 15:20

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Blood and Transplant organisation has recently completed a procurement process for an International Courier Service, which pertains to courier services for diagnostic samples and blood components. The tender, identified as NHSBT1362, was conducted using an open procurement method, and the contract was signed on 9 April 2021. This service is primarily needed in the London and South-East region, with potential requirements for international deliveries. The procurement stage has now reached the award phase with the contract currently active, and relevant details can be traced back to a tender initiation that aligned with European Union legal frameworks.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in logistics, particularly those experienced in handling medical courier services. Companies that can demonstrate a strong track record in quality assurance, alongside competitive pricing, may be particularly well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. The health sector is witnessing an increased demand for specialised transport services, creating avenues for growth for SMEs and larger firms capable of meeting stringent regulatory requirements in the logistics and transport of medical products.

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Notice Title

International Courier Service

Notice Description

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

Lot Information

Lot 1

The BBMR is a division of NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT). The Northern Ireland and Scottish Blood Transfusion Services are participants in the service provided by the BBMR.NHSBT Hospital Services department located in Tooting, London, is responsible for safe storage, packaging and distribution of human blood and blood components, predominately in the London and South-East region however this can at times be extended to international shipments.Expressions of interest are required from suitably qualified and experienced suppliers for the provision of International Courier Service for Diagnostic Samples, Starting Material and Blood/Components.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02be6f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014076-2021
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
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

60410000 - Scheduled air transport services

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
21 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
Richard Athay-Hunt
Contact Email
richard.athay-hunt@nhsbt.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CRYOPDP

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