Tender

1963 - NECS - Secure Specialist Warehousing Storage 2026 & Associated Services

NHS NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Tender

28 Jan 2026 at 15:03

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North of England Commissioning Support Unit is inviting tenders under an open procedure for the "1963 - NECS – Secure Specialist Warehousing Storage 2026 & Associated Services" contract. This procurement falls within the services category, specifically focusing on storage and warehousing services, with a contract value of up to £180,000. Key aspects of the procurement process include a tender submission deadline on 27th February 2026 and an anticipated contract award date of 4th March 2026. The services will be delivered across the United Kingdom, with the contract period scheduled to commence on 1st April 2026, concluding on 31st March 2027.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in secure storage and warehousing services to expand their portfolio and gain a foothold in the public sector. The procurement process, managed by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit, mandates a 40% weightage on quality, 10% on social value, and 50% on price, allowing businesses that excel in comprehensive service delivery and competitive pricing to thrive. SMEs are encouraged to participate, with the process being well-suited to those who can offer innovation and efficiency in their services. The contract's framework includes a Call Off arrangement, presenting further business growth opportunities through continual service provision and invoicing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

1963 - NECS - Secure Specialist Warehousing Storage 2026 & Associated Services

Notice Description

Provision of Secure Specialist storage, warehousing and delivery services for 12 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061110
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007671-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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
NHS NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Additional Buyers

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND)

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
necsu.itprocurement@nhs.net, scwcsu.justaskprocurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 3YG
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Eastleigh Central
Westminster Constituency
Eastleigh

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