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WHHT - Transportation of Radiopharmaceuticals

EAST AND NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE NHS TRUST

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28 Oct 2025 at 14:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust recently concluded a procurement process for the Transportation of Radiopharmaceuticals, awarding the contract to The Courier Company LTD. This award falls under the public authority - central government category and pertains to the services industry. The contract, valued at £97,200 gross (£81,000 net), is set to run from 1st January 2025 to 31st March 2026. The process was executed using a limited procurement method, indicating a below-threshold competition approach, and the award was completed on 28th October 2025. The NHS Trust is located in Stevenage, UK, with the procurement process initiated as a tender for transporting radiopharmaceuticals, a critical service for medical logistics.

This procurement opportunity presents significant business growth potential, especially for companies specialising in medical logistics and public road transport services. The Courier Company LTD, a large company based in London, successfully secured this contract, demonstrating the viability for businesses operating in this niche to collaborate with healthcare entities. Companies with expertise in handling sensitive medical materials and offering reliable transport services will find similar contracts advantageous for expanding their footprint in the healthcare delivery supply chain. Engaging in such tenders allows businesses to develop strategic partnerships and gain visibility in the public health sector's logistics domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WHHT - Transportation of Radiopharmaceuticals

Notice Description

The East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust has awarded a contract to the supplier The Courier Company for the provision of Transportation of Radiopharmaceuticals between 01/01/2025 - 31/03/2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d558
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069001-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£81,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST AND NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Kevin McKeown
Contact Email
kevin.mckeown2@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STEVENAGE
Postcode
SG1 4AB
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Stevenage
Electoral Ward
Woodfield
Westminster Constituency
Stevenage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE COURIER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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