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The Stem Cell Registry International Courier Service

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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05 Feb 2026 at 12:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "The Stem Cell Registry International Courier Service" was conducted by NHS Blood and Transplant, a central government public authority based in Bristol, United Kingdom. The contract, which falls under the services category specifically for courier services, was completed via a direct award method, defined as below threshold and without competition. The procurement stage currently stands as complete, with an award notice published on 5th February 2026. The contract period runs from 5th February 2026 to 31st May 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in logistics and transportation services, particularly those experienced in handling medical and pharmaceutical products. Large-scale enterprises with the capability to provide reliable and time-sensitive courier services would find this contract particularly advantageous for expanding their market presence in the healthcare sector. The contract, awarded to CRYOPDP, underscores the demand for specialised delivery services to meet critical healthcare needs, offering substantial growth prospects for companies that can maintain stringent service standards.

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Notice Title

The Stem Cell Registry International Courier Service

Notice Description

Courier services for the supply of blood and other nhsbt critical products/services, direct award for 4 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0648cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010435-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£108,014 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2026 - 31 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 7FG
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
Emersons Green
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CRYOPDP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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