Award

Refrigerated Transport for Home Delivery of Medication

CITY HOSPITALS INDEPENDENT COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES LIMITED

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01 Dec 2025 at 08:48

Summary of the contracting process

CITY HOSPITALS INDEPENDENT COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES LIMITED, based at Sunderland Royal Hospital in Sunderland, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Refrigerated Transport for Home Delivery of Medication". The procurement falls under the services industry category with a focus on pharmacy services, and took place in the UKC region. The procurement stage was concluded with an award, and the contract was signed on 20th August 2025, running from 1st September 2025 to 31st December 2025. The procurement method used was direct, classified as below the threshold without competition. The process was governed by UK legal basis 2023/54.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for entities specialising in refrigerated transport services. Companies that can provide logistical support for home delivery, particularly in the healthcare sector, stand to benefit greatly from such contracts. The completion of this contract demonstrates the buyer's commitment to efficient service delivery, opening up potential long-term relationships for businesses that can offer value and reliability. The awarded supplier, L F & E REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT LIMITED, is a large-scale enterprise, suggesting that firms with substantial capacity and experience in logistics would be particularly well-suited for similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

Refrigerated Transport for Home Delivery of Medication

Notice Description

Refrigerated Transport for Home Delivery of Medication as part of Home Delivery Service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eb8c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078317-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85149000 - Pharmacy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY HOSPITALS INDEPENDENT COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR4 7TP
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

L F & E REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT

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