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PPSA - Pharmacy Logistics Service

University Hospitals Plymouth

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

27 Apr 2026 at 16:03

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

06 Feb 2026 at 11:30

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

02 Feb 2026 at 14:40

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

University Hospitals Plymouth, located in Plymouth, United Kingdom, is managing the procurement process titled "PPSA - Pharmacy Logistics Service." This service involves the transportation and distribution of pharmaceuticals requiring special handling across various NHS Trusts predominantly in the South West region and beyond. The procurement journey has advanced through several stages, including planning, an active tender phase initiated on 6th February 2026, with inquiries open until 9th March 2026 and a submission deadline set for 23rd March 2026. The procurement employs an open procedure, focusing on courier services under the CPV code 64120000. The contract is divided into three active lots covering regular, pre-planned, and ad-hoc transportation activities with contracts commencing from 1st June 2026 and extending until 31st May 2030.

This procurement offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in logistics and pharmaceutical transportation. Service and operational quality, net zero & social value, and financial criteria are key evaluation points. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate given the specific suitability criteria outlined. Participating in this tender can enhance visibility and establish partnerships with numerous NHS Trusts, including Royal Cornwall Hospitals, Gloucestershire Hospitals, and University Hospitals Bristol & Weston, amongst others. Businesses proficient in handling logistics services, especially those adept at managing courier operations across various regions, are well-positioned to benefit from this procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PPSA - Pharmacy Logistics Service

Notice Description

The supply of Pharmacy Logistics service provision that spans the transportation and distribution of pharmaceutical medicines and devices requiring special handling to NHS Trust customers throughout the United Kingdom, this is mainly across the South West region but will include deliveries outside of the region. Participating trusts include: * Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust * Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust * Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust * Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust * North Bristol NHS Trust * University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust * Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust * Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust * University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Lot Information

Regular and Pre-planned Activity

Regular and pre-planned activity spanning all regular and long-distance transportation of medicines

Regular activity (Tail Lift)

To transport pharmaceutical medicines on behalf of North Bristol NHS Trust to and from a warehouse

Ad-hoc

Ad Hoc activity

Planning Information

Pre-market engagement was carried out to understand the market capability and to assess any options for innovation going forwards into this procurement. The method of the pre-market engagement included supplier presentations. The pre-market engagement was held on 19 March 2024. The contracting authority confirms that the pre-market engagement was conducted in accordance with the principles of transparency and equal treatment, and that participation in the engagement will not confer any advantage in the forthcoming procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061461
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038178-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination 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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,003,892 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,003,892 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
4 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University Hospitals Plymouth
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL6 8DH
Postcode Area
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Moor View
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Moor View

Further Information

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