PPSA - Pharmacy Logistics Service PME

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Notice Description

This procurement is for a logistics service for the transportation of medicines and medical devices, which may include products with special storage and handling requirements. Radiopharmaceuticals, tissue sample, waste and patient transport are excluded from the scope.

Planning Information

The PPSA is seeking to engage with the market ahead of a procurement exercise for the provision of a Pharmacy Logistics Service Framework Agreement. The PPSA are inviting suppliers to participate in a Preliminary Market Engagement exercise via the Atamis procurement portal to help shape our requirements and assess market interest. This is not a call for competition and is being conducted without prejudice to any future procurement process. Pre Market Engagement meetings will be held on 20 and 22 July 2026

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b84b
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057657-2026
Current Stage: Planning
All Stages: Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type: Framework
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Not Specified
Procurement Method Details: Not specified
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: £4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 18 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 1 Oct 20264 months to go
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Planning
Lots Status: Planning
Awards Status: Not Specified
Contracts Status: Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS PLYMOUTH
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: PLYMOUTH
Postcode: PL6 8DH
Post Town: 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: TLK South West (England)
Local Authority: Plymouth
Electoral Ward: Moor View
Westminster Constituency: Plymouth Moor View

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057657-2026
18th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Notice URLs

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