Award

The Stem Cell Registry International Courier Service

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 May 2026 at 14:20

Tender

10 Mar 2026 at 11:47

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT), a central government public authority based in Bristol, has completed the award stage of its open procurement process for "The Stem Cell Registry International Courier Service". This service involves the transportation of temperature-controlled diagnostic samples. Conducted through an open procedure, the procurement was awarded to CRYOPDP, a large supplier located in Feltham. The contract's gross value stands at £1,045,800, with a duration from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2028, and includes an optional 12-month renewal. Originally active as of 10th March 2026, the tender sought bids until 16th April 2026, with the award decision formalised by 7th May 2026. Key stakeholders were expected to finalise the contract signatures by 21st May 2026, following a standstill period ending on the 18th May 2026.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in courier services, particularly those with expertise in handling temperature-sensitive medical supplies. With the open procedure allowing for equal competition, businesses had the chance to form strategic partnerships and enhance their credentials within the health sector. The contract's substantial value and potential for renewal provide a solid prospect for business growth, especially for companies capable of meeting NHSBT's high standards for technical ability and social value, alongside competitive pricing. Although no SMEs succeeded in the final bidding stages, the opportunity illustrated the potential for large-scale suppliers to expand their operations within the UK’s public healthcare framework.

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Notice Title

The Stem Cell Registry International Courier Service

Notice Description

The Stem Cell Registry International Courier Service for sending NHSBT samples

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06662d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042061-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£871,500 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CRYOPDP

Further Information

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