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title: "Courier Services Lot 5 - UKSCB Dry Shipments"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4be71641-585e-4a97-9da0-ef7216126649"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY"
published: "2026-02-13"
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# Courier Services Lot 5 - UKSCB Dry Shipments

Buyer: MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4be71641-585e-4a97-9da0-ef7216126649

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## Summary

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has completed the award stage for the courier services tender titled "Courier Services Lot 5 - UKSCB Dry Shipments", with the latest update being on 13th February 2026. The procurement process is for services classified under the "Courier Services" industry category, focusing on the collection and delivery of stem cells from the UK Stem Cell Bank. The process was conducted through an open procedure above the threshold, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The contract is set to begin on 23rd February 2026 and end on 23rd February 2029, taking place primarily in the East of England, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in transportation and logistics, particularly those with expertise in handling sensitive biomedical materials. Businesses with the capability to deliver reliable and efficient courier services, ensuring the safe transfer of stem cells, would be well-suited to compete in this market. The buyer, Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, offers a robust platform for growth in the health and logistics sectors by establishing long-term contracts with qualified service providers. With a contract value of up to £100,000, this opportunity can support business expansion and strengthen industry standing through high-profile government collaborations.

## Notice

Services for collection and delivery of stem cells from the UK Stem Cell Bank.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03b8fa39-f73b-4189-b08a-88270bfe4af6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2026 - 23 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY |
| Locality | POTTERS BAR |
| Post town | Enfield |
| Postcode | EN6 3QG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Hertsmere |
| Electoral ward | Shenley |
| Westminster constituency | Hertsmere |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WORLD COURIER (U.K. |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2026 at 14:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03b8fa39-f73b-4189-b08a-88270bfe4af6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03b8fa39-f73b-4189-b08a-88270bfe4af6
  13th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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