---
title: "International Courier Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02be6f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT"
published: "2021-06-21"
---

# International Courier Service

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02be6f

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## Summary

The NHS Blood and Transplant organisation has recently completed a procurement process for an International Courier Service, which pertains to courier services for diagnostic samples and blood components. The tender, identified as NHSBT1362, was conducted using an open procurement method, and the contract was signed on 9 April 2021. This service is primarily needed in the London and South-East region, with potential requirements for international deliveries. The procurement stage has now reached the award phase with the contract currently active, and relevant details can be traced back to a tender initiation that aligned with European Union legal frameworks.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in logistics, particularly those experienced in handling medical courier services. Companies that can demonstrate a strong track record in quality assurance, alongside competitive pricing, may be particularly well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. The health sector is witnessing an increased demand for specialised transport services, creating avenues for growth for SMEs and larger firms capable of meeting stringent regulatory requirements in the logistics and transport of medical products.

## Notice

International Courier Service for Diagnostic Samples, Starting Material and Blood / Components

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The BBMR is a division of NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT). The Northern Ireland and Scottish Blood Transfusion Services are participants in the service provided by the BBMR.NHSBT Hospital Services department located in Tooting, London, is responsible for safe storage, packaging and distribution of human blood and blood components, predominately in the London and South-East region however this can at times be extended to international shipments.Expressions of interest are required from suitably qualified and experienced suppliers for the provision of International Courier Service for Diagnostic Samples, Starting Material and Blood/Components.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014076-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 7QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Filton |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CRYOPDP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 60410000 - Scheduled air transport services
- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 21 Jun 2021 at 15:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014076-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cryopdp.com
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:293600-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.blood.co.uk/

## Provenance

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