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International Specialist Courier Services

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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27 Jun 2025 at 13:39

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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29 Apr 2025 at 15:49

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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16 Apr 2025 at 12:52

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has awarded contracts for international specialist courier services, with the procurement process managed by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) on their behalf. The contracting process, finalized in May 2025, focuses on the transportation of hazardous animal samples. Transport requirements are divided into two categories: Category A for infectious substances capable of causing severe disease and Category B for less ominous samples. The contracts awarded under the industry category of services were procured through a direct award method to address a continuity gap until a new tender could be executed. The procurement is registered under the legal basis UKPGA 2023/54 and spans from 13 May 2025 to 31 March 2026, with activities centred in the UK.

This procurement provides considerable opportunities for courier service businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), who have expertise in transporting hazardous materials globally. The nature of this contract, focusing on time-sensitive delivery and highly regulated service criteria, suits firms capable of ensuring safety and precision in logistics. Companies like PDP Courier Services Ltd. (CRYOPDP) and GTS Enterprises, recognized as suppliers under these awards, exemplify the kind of established, reliable SMEs well-equipped to thrive in such high-stakes environments. Engaging in such contracts can significantly bolster business growth, open avenues for international partnerships, and enhance market positioning in the logistics and transportation industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

International Specialist Courier Services

Notice Description

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) Vets and Labs require the transport of animal samples globally. These samples are classed as hazardous and fall into two categories: - Category A (an infectious substance capable of causing permanent disability or fatal disease in animals or humans) - Category B (an infectious substance that does not meet the criteria for Cat A). Two separate contracts will be awarded, one for Category A and one for Category B.

Procurement Information

An extension of the current contracts to cover the gap until a new tender is awarded.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0503fc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035792-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60161000 - Parcel transport services

60400000 - Air transport services

60411000 - Scheduled airmail transport services

60421000 - Non-scheduled airmail transport services

64100000 - Post and courier services

64110000 - Postal services

64113000 - Postal services related to parcels

64120000 - Courier services

64121000 - Multi-modal courier services

64121100 - Mail delivery services

64121200 - Parcel delivery services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£235,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£235,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
13 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY
Additional Buyers

Animal and Plant Health Agency

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Postcode Area
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
4
Supplier Names

GTS ENTERPRISE LIMITED

GTS ENTERPRISES T/A WORLDNET SHIPPING

PDP COURIER SERVICES LIMITED

PDP Courier Services Ltd. (CRYOPDP)

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