Tender

Provision of Taxi, Courier and delivery of Human Tissues and Blood samples

QUEEN VICTORIA HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

27 Oct 2025 at 14:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has issued an open tender for the provision of taxi, courier, and delivery services for human tissues and blood samples. This procurement process, classified under the "Taxi services" industry category, is currently at the tender stage and is active. The procurement, located in East Grinstead, United Kingdom, is divided into three distinct lots. With a total estimated value of £800,000, the contract duration is set for 1,080 days, with a possible renewal extension of up to 24 months at the Trust's discretion. Businesses interested in participating should submit their bids electronically or in writing before the tender period ends on 28th November 2025. Subsequent bid openings and award procedures are scheduled to commence on the same day.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in transport and logistics services, particularly those experienced in handling sensitive materials like medical samples. Small to medium-sized enterprises that can provide reliable taxi, courier, and logistics services within the outlined geographic region stand a strong chance of success. The division of the contract into three lots allows businesses of varying capacities to compete according to their strengths and expertise in delivering these specialised services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Taxi, Courier and delivery of Human Tissues and Blood samples

Notice Description

Provision of Taxi, Courier and delivery of Human Tissues and Blood samples from and to Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.<br/>This tender is divided into 3 LOTs

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Taxis- Supplier Information

Lot 1 for [...]

Renewal: max of 24 months extension at the discretion of QVH

Lot 2 - Couriers

Lot 2 for [...]

Renewal: Max of 24 months at the discretion of QVH

Lot 3 - Transport of Human Tissues and Blood Tests

Transport of Human Tissues and Blood Tetst

Renewal: Max of 24 months extension at absolute discretion of QVH

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d43b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068564-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

33141560 - Human organs

60120000 - Taxi services

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
QUEEN VICTORIA HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
qvh.procurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EAST GRINSTEAD
Postcode
RH19 3DZ
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ28 West Sussex (North East)
Delivery Location
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex

Local Authority
Mid Sussex
Electoral Ward
East Grinstead Ashplats
Westminster Constituency
East Grinstead and Uckfield

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