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title: "PHE - Corporate - Lot D1 UK Transportation of Category A Pathogens"
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# PHE - Corporate - Lot D1 UK Transportation of Category A Pathogens

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-df7b7e4a-33c3-4ea0-ad14-7fdf2bc3afcf

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process pertains to the services provided by Public Health England for the transportation of Category A Pathogens through a tender titled "PHE - Corporate - Lot D1 UK Transportation of Category A Pathogens". The procurement is classified under courier services, with the contract period commencing on 1st April 2019 and concluding on 1st March 2022. The tender process, executed through a competition from a framework, included a tender period that ended on 29th March 2019. The buyer, Public Health England, is located at Manor Farm Road, Porton Down, Salisbury, England, and the procurement was awarded to Topspeed Couriers Ltd for a total value of £150,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the courier services industry, particularly those specialising in regulated items and time-sensitive deliveries. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly accessible, given the suitability criteria. Companies that offer diverse courier services, including express delivery options and compliance with regulations for transporting sensitive materials, will be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts and expand their market presence.

## Notice

A range of courier services from simple collection and delivery to complex requirements for transporting regulated items and substances. Lot A1 - UK Immediate Collection & Delivery Lot A2 - UK Same Day Collection & Delivery Lot B1 - UK Same Day Timetabled Collection & Delivery Services Lot C1 - UK Next Day Specimen Delivery Service Lot C2 - UK Next Day Premium and Standard Service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3eff1ad-7440-4338-808c-19b3671f40da |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Competition from Framework |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 1 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP4 0JG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| 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

- 18 Nov 2019 at 14:21 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3eff1ad-7440-4338-808c-19b3671f40da
- 5 Aug 2019 at 12:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61026abf-3b4e-415c-a6c6-4af44132bd4a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3eff1ad-7440-4338-808c-19b3671f40da
  18th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61026abf-3b4e-415c-a6c6-4af44132bd4a
  5th August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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