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13 Jul 2026 at 12:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE) involves establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Specialist Transport Services related to Pharmacy and Pathology across the UK. The industry category for this tender is transportation services excluding waste transport, and it has reached the 'Award' stage as of 13th July 2026. The process follows an open procedure, which offers transparency and encourages wider supplier participation. Notably, the procurement focuses on services supporting the movement of pathology specimens, pharmaceuticals, and controlled substances, essential for healthcare and pharmaceutical industries.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses within the transport and logistics sector, particularly those specialising in sensitive or medical shipments. Companies capable of providing reliable, temperature-controlled, and secure transport will find this tender an ideal growth avenue, given its service requirements such as Same Day and Next Day deliveries. Both large enterprises like DHL Supply Chain Limited and SMEs such as Speed Couriers Northern Ltd have successfully secured awards here, suggesting a competitive yet diverse bidding environment, suitable for companies ready to meet stringent delivery and compliance standards.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Specialist Transport Services DPS (Pharmacy and Pathology) 2020 - Retrospective Notice

Notice Description

Retrospective Notice - HTE are seeking to establish a DPS for Specialist Transport Services. The DPS will provide Participating Authorities the opportunity to carry out further competition between Admitted Tenderers for transport services associated with the movement of pathology specimens and other biological substances, pharmaceutical products and controlled drugs. The DPS will include transport (collection and delivery) services and provision of associated technology, goods and services which will support Participating Authorities with the delivery of Pathology, Laboratory and Pharmaceutical Services to their stakeholders. Admitted Tenderers will be able to meet the relevant standards for movement of the required pathology, pharmaceutical and other goods such as security standards, temperature monitoring and accreditation standards for the specific markets.

Lot Information

Specialist Transport Services for Infectious Substances, Diagnostic Specimens and Other Biological Substances

Lot 1 will be for Specialist Transport Services for the movement of Infectious Substances, Diagnostic Specimens and Other Biological Substances across the UK. There may be a requirement by Participating Authorities for Admitted Tenderers to facilitate the movement of the substances to premises outside of the UK. The Admitted Tenderers awarded to this Lot will be able to provide ad hoc and scheduled collections from the Authority premises to an agreed location, including Authority premises and Third-Party locations, such as a referral testing location. The Admitted Tenderers will be able to provide services such as Same Day and Next Day deliveries. The items to be transported may include, but not limited to: * Division 6.2 Infectious Substances (Category A and B) * Division 6.1 Toxic Substances (Biological and Medical Cultures, Samples and Specimens) * Infectious Substances for carriage under UN 2814, UN 2900 and UN3373

Pharmaceutical and Controlled Drugs Specialist Transport Services

Lot 2 will be for the provision of Pharmaceutical and Controlled Drugs Specialist Transport Services for the movement of pharmaceutical products across the UK. There may be a Participating Authority requirement for movement of items outside of the UK. The Admitted Tenderers awarded to this Lot will be able to provide ad hoc and scheduled collections from the Authority premises to an agreed location, including Participating Authority premises and Third-Party locations. The Admitted Tenderers will be able to provide services such as Same Day and Next Day deliveries. Admitted Tenderers may use their own services or a third-party subcontractor to deliver the services. The items to be transported in accordance with Good Distribution Practice (GDP) Standards may include, but not limited to: * Pharmaceuticals * Controlled Drugs (including drugs precursors) * Medical equipment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c96f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065566-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60180000 - Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver

85111800 - Pathology services

85149000 - Pharmacy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDGBASTON, BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 1NU
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
14
Supplier Names

CitySprint (UK) Ltd

Alliance Healthcare (Distribution) Limited

Delivery Direct Logistics Limited

DHL Supply Chain Limited

ERS Transition Ltd

Mach 1 Couriers Ltd

QCM Healthcare Limited

QE FACILITIES LIMITED

DELTA EXPRESS LIMITED

Speed Couriers Northern Ltd

Polar Speed Distribution Limited

Topspeed Couriers Ltd

Toyota Tsusho U.K. Limited

Bloodfast EVS Ltd

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