Planning

International Cold Chain Shipping Services

LIVERPOOL SCHOOL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE

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Planning

27 Aug 2025 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, a sub-central government public authority, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for "International Cold Chain Shipping Services." This tender seeks to appoint suppliers for warehousing and shipping services, focusing on both international and national cold chain shipments of healthcare and laboratory-related equipment. The procurement process is scheduled to progress with an expected tender publication date of 8th September 2025. Located in Liverpool, UK, the procurement process will be conducted under the legal basis of UK legislation 2023/54. The proposed contract must commence on 3rd November 2025 and potentially extend until 2030. The estimated gross contract value is £324,000, covering courier services as per the classification CPV 64120000.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in logistics, specifically those experienced in cold chain shipping and courier services. Opportunities are available to become part of a ranked framework agreement with the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, allowing for sustainable business growth with a reputable public authority. Businesses with robust capabilities in handling healthcare products, compliance with international shipping regulations, and scalability in service provision would be well-suited to participate in this competitive landscape. The framework aims to create a collaborative and efficient supply chain partnership that can handle the demands of both national and international logistics.

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Notice Title

International Cold Chain Shipping Services

Notice Description

LSTM Group are looking to appoint a supplier (or suppliers) for the provision of warehousing and shipping services for international and national cold chain shipments of a variety of healthcare and laboratory related equipment and substances. It is anticipated that LSTM will most likely award this tender to a ranked framework of suppliers. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=976149509

Planning Information

Expected tender publication date 8/9/25

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058e7e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051566-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£324,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 2 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL SCHOOL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE
Contact Name
EMMA TODD
Contact Email
purchasing@lstmed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01517053237

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 5QA
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Brownlow Hill
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

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