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Pathology Courier Service

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Apr 2026 at 10:42

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

14 Mar 2025 at 15:37

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has successfully concluded the procurement process for a Pathology Courier Service, catering to North West London Pathology. The award was made on 21 April 2026, with EMED Group Ltd being the successful supplier. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure with contract awards pending, expected to span from 30 October 2026 to 29 October 2031, with potential for a five-year extension. Located in London, this procurement falls under the services category, emphasising courier services. The standstill period will conclude on 30 April 2026, ensuring transparency and adherence to procurement regulations.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for logistics and courier service providers, particularly those capable of offering an innovative logistical solution that enhances operational efficiency and resilience. Businesses with expertise in advanced tracking systems, strategic warehousing, inventory management, and scalable fleet services are well-suited to compete, especially large organisations such as EMED Group Ltd. The procurement's emphasis on sustainability, excellence, and continuous improvement aligns with strategic business growth objectives for suppliers looking to establish significant public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pathology Courier Service

Notice Description

A Pathology Courier Service for North West London Pathology

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: up to a 5 year extension 1+1+1+1+1

Renewal: annual extensions up to a total of 5 years

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ed70
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035952-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
30 Oct 2026 - 29 Oct 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2025-07-17

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W2 1NY
Postcode Area
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
Hyde Park
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EMED Group Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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