Courier Services- Blood Products

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS PUBLIC SERVICES DELIVERY SCOTLAND) (PSD SCOTLAND)

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AwardUpdate

05 May 2026 at 12:23

Award

16 Aug 2024 at 11:43

Tender

28 Mar 2024 at 14:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Courier Services- Blood Products," initiated by The Common Services Agency (also known as Public Services Delivery Scotland or PSD Scotland), is currently in the award and contract update stage. This services procurement, classified under 'Courier services' (CPV code 64120000), involves the delivery of blood products for the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service. It encompasses a range of specialist units across Scotland, including locations in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee, Aberdeen, and Inverness. The current contract period extends from 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2028. 'Eagle Couriers' has been awarded this contract, signed on 9th August 2024, with the procurement conducted through an open procedure method. The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in logistics and transportation services, particularly those specialising in medical and sensitive product transportation. Companies with experience in courier services can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio, with a contract value of £1,365,000, offering a substantial business growth opportunity. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) like Eagle Couriers can take note of such tenders as valuable prospects for expanding their operational reach in both local and international markets, especially within the health sector. The absence of competition from foreign bids further highlights the accessibility of the opportunity for locally based service providers.

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Notice Title

Courier Services- Blood Products

Notice Description

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) require a contract to be put in place in respect of Courier Services - Blood Products.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) require a contract to be put in place in respect of Courier Services - Blood Products for specialist units based around Scotland, to include but not limited to the following sites: SNBTS Jack Copland Centre - Heriot Watt Research Park, Riccarton Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh Scottish Centre for Regenerative Medicine, Edinburgh Gartnavel Hub, Glasgow Beatson Cancer Centre, Glasgow Donor Centre, Edinburgh Donor Centre, Glasgow Donor Centre, Dundee Donor Centre Aberdeen Donor Centre Inverness Pentland Science Park The transfer of blood products will be to NHS Health boards, Private Hospitals and other specialist units both locally, nationally and internationally

Renewal: The Authority shall be entitled, at its option, to continue this Agreement beyond the Initial Term for three (3) twelve (12) Contract Month periods subject to giving not less than nine (9) Contract Months' notice to the Contractor.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-044e5b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041006-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,145,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 30 Sep 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS PUBLIC SERVICES DELIVERY SCOTLAND) (PSD SCOTLAND)
Additional Buyers

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EAGLE COURIERS

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