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International Specialist Courier APHA

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)

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14 Feb 2024 at 16:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), also known as ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY, located in London, United Kingdom, has recently completed a procurement process for International Specialist Courier services related to the transport of hazardous samples. This procurement, with the title "International Specialist Courier APHA", falls under the services category with a main classification of Courier services. The procurement method used was a limited tender, specifically an Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was awarded to PDP Courier Services Ltd. (CRYOPDP) with a value of £46,000 signed on 31st March 2023. The procurement process was initiated on 14th February 2024.

This tender from the Animal and Plant Health Agency presents an opportunity for businesses in the courier industry, especially those experienced in international transport of hazardous samples. Companies specializing in chilled and dry ice transportation may find this tender particularly suitable. As the procurement method involved a limited tender with extreme urgency due to unforeseeable events, businesses capable of responding promptly and providing high-quality specialist courier services would be well-positioned to compete and grow their business through this contract opportunity.

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Notice Title

International Specialist Courier APHA

Notice Description

International Specialist Courier APHA

Lot Information

Lot 1

International transport of hazardous samples. Specialist, chilled, dry ice.

Procurement Information

The award is necessary for the prevention and monitoring of disease outbreak

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-043a30
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004988-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64100000 - Post and courier services

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£46,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20232 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
ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)
Contact Name
Katie Cox
Contact Email
katie.cox@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3459335577

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PDP COURIER SERVICES LTD. (CRYOPDP

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