Tender

The Stem Cell Registry International Courier Service

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

23 Jan 2026 at 14:07

Planning

13 Oct 2025 at 11:22

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Blood and Transplant, a central government public authority, was responsible for a procurement process titled "The Stem Cell Registry International Courier Service." The procurement primarily catered to the courier services industry, involving the international transportation of temperature-controlled blood and material samples to and from NHS hospital sites. Situated in Bristol, UK, the procurement was in the planning stage before it transitioned to a tender stage that was eventually withdrawn on 23 January 2026 due to high bids. The procurement had an open procedure method and was valued at £1.25 million, with a contract period initially set from 31 January 2026 to 30 January 2030.

This tender represented a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in temperature-controlled logistics and courier services, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises, as the procurement method favoured open competition. Companies experienced in handling sensitive medical materials and possessing robust international delivery capabilities would have been well-suited to engage in this procurement process. Despite the cancellation, understanding such requirements can prepare these businesses for future opportunities in similar procurement projects by NHS Blood and Transplant or related public sector bodies.

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Notice Title

The Stem Cell Registry International Courier Service

Notice Description

International Courier Services for the specialist transportation of temperature controlled blood and material samples to/from NHS hospital sites

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ae2a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006234-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
17 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jan 2026 - 30 Jan 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Withdrawn
Lots Status
Withdrawn
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Sourcing and Procurement
Contact Email
jennifer.morgan@nhsbt.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 7QH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Filton
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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