Tender

Samples Courier

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST

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Summary of the contracting process

The Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is inviting tenders for a contract titled "Samples Courier," which falls under the industry category of courier services. This procurement seeks service providers that can offer courier services to collect and transport biological specimens and pharmaceuticals across multiple UK regions. The tender process is currently at the tender stage, with a procurement method of an open procedure. Interested parties must submit their bids via the Atamis e-tendering portal, with the tender launching on 4 March 2026. The deadline for tender submissions is on 30 March 2026, with evaluations expected to conclude by 30 April 2026.

This procurement opportunity is ideal for businesses specialising in logistics and courier services. The contract, valued at £555,000, offers a lucrative chance for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to its suitability criteria. Businesses capable of providing a 24-hour service across the specified UK regions could significantly benefit from this tender. Moreover, the contract allows for potential extensions of up to 24 months beyond the initial period, maximising the opportunity for sustained business growth.

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Notice Title

Samples Courier

Notice Description

Courier services to collect and transport biological specimens and pharmaceuticals. A 24hr service is required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06615b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019143-2026
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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£555,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£555,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 20261 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2026-05-06

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP21 8AL
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury South East
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

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