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BCU-ITT-62811 - NEXT DAY TRANSFER OF FROZEN PATHOLOGY SAMPLES

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

03 Jul 2026 at 15:49

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

21 May 2026 at 11:48

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

28 Apr 2026 at 14:45

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "NEXT DAY TRANSFER OF FROZEN PATHOLOGY SAMPLES" was conducted by the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, with NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership acting as the procuring entity. This initiative falls under the services category within the courier industry and aimed at facilitating the transport of frozen and priority pathology samples across multiple UK locations. The initial procurement stage initiated on 28th April 2026 and completed by 3rd July 2026, covering stages from planning to an open tender, culminating in the cancellation of the award. Originally, submissions were accepted until 15th June 2026, and the planned contract commencement was aimed for 1st August 2026. The procurement method involved an open competition below the threshold, targeting costs and technical quality evaluations. The Health Board is based in Bangor, Wales, and operates under the Welsh devolved regulations.

Although the awarding of this particular tender was ultimately cancelled, it still marked an opportunity for businesses specialising in logistics and courier services, especially those experienced with handling medical and biohazardous materials, to engage with large public health organisations. Companies capable of providing reliable and timely courier solutions, especially those catering to sensitive, priority, or frozen product categories, could find avenues for growth in such contracts. SMEs with the capability to manage next-day deliveries and offer competitive pricing for ad hoc transport requests at UK locations could also benefit significantly from similar opportunities in the health sector service provision, given their agility and innovative approaches to logistics challenges. The contractual terms indicated the potential for extension, emphasising the opportunity for long-term engagement and partnership.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BCU-ITT-62811 - NEXT DAY TRANSFER OF FROZEN PATHOLOGY SAMPLES

Notice Description

NWSSP procurement on behalf of BCUHB Pathology are seeking to appoint a courier contract to conduct transport runs of frozen samples or priority samples on a "next day arrival" basis to multiple locations within the UK. Samples will be packaged to UN3373 requirements and consist of either a frozen flask transport system or standard UN3373 transport tube. The Bio flask will require collection by the courier and returning to the source location the day after arrival: the courier should provide all collection details of this whenever a "frozen" despatch is requested to ensure it is planned and shipping labels are provided for collection. The successful supplier must have facility to conduct Transport runs as below: Frozen samples pre 10:00 from 3 acute hospital sites at Bangor, Wrexham and Rhyl next day to * Charing Cross Hospital * Ysbyty Prince Charles, Merfyr Tydfil, Priority samples with options for next day arrival pre 09:00, 10:00, 12:00, 17:00 to * Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Mount Vernon St, Liverpool, L7 8YE * Aintree University Hospital, Lower Lane, Fazakerley, Liverpool L9 7AL * Manchester Royal Infirmary, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WL * Wythenshawe Hospital, Southmoor Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M23 9LT We will also request a desirable price per package for additional ad hoc trips to further ranging UK locations on an as needed and arranged basis for pre 17:00 arrival The initial term of the contract will be one year with two optional one year extension periods (1+1+1)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There is an option to extend the Initial Term of the Agreement by two 12 month periods. Extension One: 01/08/2027 - 31/07/2028 Extension Two: 01/08/2028 - 31/07/2029

Planning Information

This notice is intended to inform the market of the upcoming opportunity for a courier service for BCUHB. No further action is required from suppliers, although interested parties are welcome to direct any queries to Alexandra McHugh.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068cfa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062930-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
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
£105,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£105,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
20 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 months
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
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BANGOR
Postcode
LL57 2PW
Postcode Area
Llandudno
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL32 Gwynedd
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Gwynedd
Electoral Ward
Y Faenol
Westminster Constituency
Bangor Aberconwy

Further Information

Notice Documents

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