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AWARD OF BCU-ITT-60371 - PATHOLOGY TRANSPORT SERVICES FOR YSBYTY GLAN CLWYD

BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

22 Oct 2025 at 15:48

Tender

04 Sep 2025 at 13:41

Planning

19 Aug 2025 at 11:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Pathology Transport Services for Ysbyty Glan Clwyd" has been successfully completed under the supervision of the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The award of the contract, identified as BCU-ITT-60371, indicates active completion as of 22 October 2025, with the contract beginning on 1 November 2025 and ending on 31 October 2026. This tender falls under the services category, specifically targeting courier services. Managed through an open procurement method, it utilized a below-threshold open competition process. The associated regions include Bangor, UKL12, UKL13, and UKL11 in the United Kingdom. The contract has been awarded to Susan Biggin Taxi Courier Services.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in transport and logistics services. Companies well-versed in the routine collection and delivery of medical and pathological samples could leverage this opportunity to establish or expand their presence in the healthcare logistics market. The service's nature, requiring strict adherence to timelines and operating on both weekdays and weekends, favours SMEs that prioritise quality and have robust logistics operations. With the potential for a 12-month extension, businesses can anticipate stable partnerships, encouraging sustained business growth.

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Notice Title

AWARD OF BCU-ITT-60371 - PATHOLOGY TRANSPORT SERVICES FOR YSBYTY GLAN CLWYD

Notice Description

THE AWARD OF BCU-ITT-60371 - PATHOLOGY TRANSPORT SERVICES FOR YSBYTY GLAN CLWYD

Planning Information

This is a pre-market engagement notice and interested parties are invited to submit a proposal via the eTender portal once the tender is live. If there are any queries regarding the procurement, please contact Alexandra McHugh.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058a6e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067619-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£96,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
2 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
19 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
Additional Buyers

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

Contact Name
Alexandra McHugh
Contact Email
alexandra.mchugh@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BANGOR
Postcode
LL57 2PW
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL11 Isle of Anglesey, TLL12 Gwynedd, TLL13 Conwy and Denbighshire

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUSAN BIGGIN TAXI COURIER SERVICES

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