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Courier Services- Blood Products

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland)

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05 May 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for Courier Services of Blood Products was initiated by The Common Services Agency, known as Public Services Delivery Scotland (PSD Scotland), located in Edinburgh. This procurement is tied to the services industry, with a focus on logistics for the healthcare sector, specifically for the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS). The contract covers multiple locations in the UK, including specialist units across Scotland such as Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee, Aberdeen, and Inverness. The procurement has advanced to the contract award stage, with Eagle Couriers identified as the supplier, and the contractual period spanning from 1st September 2024 to 30th September 2028, valued at £1,365,000. Key documentation and contract updates were issued on 5th May 2026, ensuring adherence to service requirements across the specified term.

This tender presents significant opportunities for logistics providers specialising in medical and healthcare-related courier services. Companies with expertise in handling sensitive materials like blood products and with the capacity to operate across multiple locations, both domestically and internationally, would be competitive candidates. The established framework agreement reduces entry risks, allowing businesses to focus on delivering high-quality services. SMEs like Eagle Couriers, the awarded supplier, demonstrate the accessibility of such contracts to smaller yet specialised logistics companies aiming for growth in the public healthcare sector. The procurement process aligns with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, ensuring transparency and competitive business opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Courier Services- Blood Products

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) require a contract to be put in place in respect of Courier Services - Blood Products for specialist units based around Scotland, to include but not limited to the following sites: SNBTS Jack Copland Centre - Heriot Watt Research Park, Riccarton Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh Scottish Centre for Regenerative Medicine, Edinburgh Gartnavel Hub, Glasgow Beatson Cancer Centre, Glasgow Donor Centre, Edinburgh Donor Centre, Glasgow Donor Centre, Dundee Donor Centre Aberdeen Donor Centre Inverness Pentland Science Park The transfer of blood products will be to NHS Health boards, Private Hospitals and other specialist units both locally, nationally and internationally

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000829248
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555180
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,365,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Eagle Couriers

Further Information

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