Planning

Logistics Services for NHSBT

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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PlanningUpdate

02 Feb 2026 at 13:22

PlanningUpdate

30 Jan 2026 at 13:50

Planning

30 Jan 2026 at 12:26

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process is spearheaded by NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT), a central government public authority based in Bristol, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "Logistics Services for NHSBT," involves the provision of transport and storage services, covering people, equipment, and clinical materials. The procurement is in the planning stage as of 2 February 2026, with a publication on Find a Tender. It is structured under a competitive flexible procedure with potential for framework agreements. The main procurement category is services, with a total gross value of £300 million. Significant dates include a future notice date of 4 January 2027, with the contract period expected from 3 January 2028 to 2 January 2036, and possible extension to 2 January 2038.

This tender presents ample opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs involved in logistics and transport services. Companies specialising in transport services (excluding waste), warehousing, air and road transport, courier services, and vehicle-fleet-support services can find this procurement particularly lucrative. The competitive flexible procedure allows diverse businesses to tailor their bids, fostering innovation and efficiency. By establishing framework agreements, businesses can secure a steady stream of projects with NHSBT, ensuring sustained growth and contract security over an extended period.

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Notice Title

Logistics Services for NHSBT

Notice Description

Transport and storage service spend at NHSBT. Including people, equipment and clinical materials.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0612e5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008958-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

50111110 - Vehicle-fleet-support services

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60100000 - Road transport services

60400000 - Air transport services

60610000 - Ferry transport services

63122000 - Warehousing services

64120000 - Courier services

98370000 - Funeral and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Jan 202710 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Jan 2028 - 2 Jan 2036 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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