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ET147 - International Cold Chain Shipping Services

LIVERPOOL SCHOOL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Dec 2025 at 12:05

Tender

08 Sep 2025 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine seeking suppliers to provide international cold chain shipping services. The project, titled "ET147 - International Cold Chain Shipping Services," aims to secure warehousing and shipping solutions for healthcare and laboratory equipment and substances, under an open procedure. This contract spans from 8th January 2026 to 30th October 2028, encompassing services classified as courier services in the UKD72 region. The award phase was initiated on 12th December 2025, with the contract value estimated at GBP 324,000. Key dates included the tender period ending on 3rd October 2025 and the deadline for award submissions by 24th October 2025. The procurement falls under the services category, adhering to legal provisions stated in the UKPGA 2023/54 legislation.

This tender opens up significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transportation, logistics, and healthcare supplies. SMEs can effectively compete, as demonstrated by Biocair International Ltd, an SME supplier involved in the process. The procurement method encourages broad participation through its open procedure, enabling businesses capable of handling complex logistical operations like cold chain shipping to grow and enhance their market presence. The potential framework agreement with reopening competition also offers flexibility for innovative solutions and continuous engagement among suppliers. Organisations with expertise in international shipping logistics and temperature-sensitive goods would find this tender advantageous for business expansion and enhancing operations in collaboration with public institutions.

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Notice Title

ET147 - International Cold Chain Shipping Services

Notice Description

The purpose of this project is 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. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1000859120

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05961a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082413-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20255 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jan 2026 - 30 Oct 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL SCHOOL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLD72 Liverpool

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Brownlow Hill
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

BIOCAIR INTERNATIONAL

WORLD COURIER

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