Courier and Transportation Services for Category B (UN3373) Biological Substances and Specimens

Procurement and Logistics Service

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

14 May 2024 at 16:05

Tender

08 Mar 2024 at 15:49

Planning

25 Jan 2024 at 14:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Courier and Transportation Services for Category B (UN3373) Biological Substances and Specimens involved a joint procedure where the contract was awarded by a Central Purchasing Body, specifically the Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service. The procurement was for services in the courier industry category. The contract has been finalised, and DATA DISPATCH LTD was awarded the contract with a value of £3,143,787.27. The contracting authority is the Procurement and Logistics Service based in Armagh, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is completed, and the contract was signed on 13th May 2024.

This tender for Courier and Transportation Services for Category B (UN3373) Biological Substances and Specimens presents an opportunity for businesses looking to provide quality services in the courier industry. Businesses offering transportation services for biological substances and specimens, especially those with experience in courier services, should consider competing for this contract. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the award criteria considered both social value considerations and pricing. The contract allows for extension options, providing long-term business potential for successful suppliers. Suppliers from both EU and non-EU countries were eligible to bid, and electronic submissions were accepted.

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Notice Title

Courier and Transportation Services for Category B (UN3373) Biological Substances and Specimens

Notice Description

Courier and Transportation Services for Category B (UN3373) Biological Substances and Specimens

Lot Information

Lot 1

Courier and Transportation Services for Category B (UN3373) Biological Substances and Specimens. Additional information: The estimated value stated in 11.1.7 is for 2 years with the option to extend up to 36 months plus 18months emergency extension.

Options: Following the Initial Contract Period an additional 18 months emergency extension is available.

Renewal: The Contract is subject to renewal dependent on the Clients requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-043490
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015345-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60100000 - Road transport services

64100000 - Post and courier services

64113000 - Postal services related to parcels

64120000 - Courier services

64121000 - Multi-modal courier services

64121100 - Mail delivery services

64121200 - Parcel delivery services

71900000 - Laboratory services

85111800 - Pathology services

85111810 - Blood analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,143,787 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,143,787 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,143,787 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Mar 2024Expired
Award Date
13 May 20242 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
Procurement and Logistics Service
Additional Buyers

Belfast Health and Social Care Trust

NI Blood Transfusion Service

Northern Health and Social Care Trust

South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust

Southern Health and Social Care Trust

Western Health and Social Care Trust

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ANTRIM
Postcode
BT61 7PR
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN07 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Electoral Ward
Cathedral
Westminster Constituency
Newry and Armagh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DATA DISPATCH LTD

Further Information

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