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title: "Provision for Specialist Courier Services"
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# Provision for Specialist Courier Services

Buyer: UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-88d961b9-f55c-4d3f-93c0-746857bf42de

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## Summary

The UK Health Security Agency has awarded a contract for the provision of Specialist Courier Services, specifically for Class 6.2 Infectious Substances under Lot 1 of CCS Framework RM3799. The contract covers Immediate Collection and Delivery of Category A Pathogens. The contract has a total value of £1,200,000 and was awarded to TOPSPEED COURIERS LIMITED. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 31st January 2019, and the contract period spans from 1st March 2019 to 31st March 2023.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for courier service providers specialising in transporting infectious substances, biological materials, and tissue samples. Small and medium-sized courier businesses, particularly those with prior experience in handling Category A Pathogens and compliant with relevant safety regulations, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The location for service provision is in Canary Wharf, London, and the procurement is categorised under courier services, with a significant contract value and a potential option for extension beyond the initial 3-year period.

## Notice

Provision for Specialist Courier Services under Lot 1: Class 6.2 Infectious Substances (Category A and Category B), Non-Infectious Substances, Biological Substances, Blood and Tissue of CCS Framework RM3799 - Specialist Courier Services The contract was awarded for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for a year which expired on 01 March 2023. The service provisions cover Immediate Collection and Delivery and Transportation of Category A Pathogens This is an updated contract award notice replacing: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/0b7e5133-4704-46ab-9869-3a37a65e2902?origin=SearchResults&p=8

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d6a916c-e087-494c-a635-ba642451e6f2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 May 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,200,000 |
| 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 | UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY |
| Locality | CANARY WHARF, LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TOPSPEED COURIERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2024 at 17:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d6a916c-e087-494c-a635-ba642451e6f2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d6a916c-e087-494c-a635-ba642451e6f2
  26th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0bf4a633-5e44-45f7-8d2d-97a15258906c
  C51324 Variation No1 PHE Corporate Lot A1 Immediate Collection and Delivery Expires April 2023 (003)_Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/18bf9d8e-65e0-4d64-8bbf-1fe7fe4c0597
  RM3799 Call off order form and terms - A1 Topspeed itt_3579 v.04_Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a8526feb-6dc2-4476-be19-5375126277ee
  C51325 Variation No1 Lot D1 UK Transportation of Category A Pathogens Expires April 2023 Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2e8f9d59-2baf-4ac0-9369-7580a211d359
  RM3799 itt_3759 - PHE - Corporate - Lot D1 UK Transportation of Category A Pathogens Topspeed - Redacted

## Notice URLs

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/0b7e5133-4704-46ab-9869-3a37a65e2902?origin=SearchResults&p=8

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