---
title: "Laboratory Sample Transport Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-036495"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NHS GRAMPIAN"
published: "2022-08-31"
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# Laboratory Sample Transport Services

Buyer: NHS GRAMPIAN  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-036495

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## Summary

NHS Grampian has issued a tender for Laboratory Sample Transport Services. The procurement process is currently in the active stage, with a tender period ending on 4th October 2022. The services fall under the courier services industry classification. The location for service provision is specified as Aberdeen, UK. The tender utilises an open procurement method and is managed through the PCS-Tender platform.

This tender by NHS Grampian presents an opportunity for businesses experienced in providing urgent sample transport services within the healthcare sector. Suitable providers should have expertise in similar health board services and hold necessary qualifications, licences, and accreditations. The contract period is set at 1080 days with potential renewals, offering stability for service providers. Interested businesses are required to submit electronic bids by the deadline set on 4th October 2022.

## Notice

NHS Grampian has a requirement for the provision of a service for the transportation of urgent laboratory samples from the Laboratory Department at Dr Gray's Hospital Elgin to laboratories at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, AB25 2ZD, AB25 2ZB and AB25 2ZN and to Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, AB25 2ZW and at Raigmore Hospital, IV2 3UJ. These deliveries may be urgent in nature. Details will be on the tender documents in PCS-tender.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Grampian has a requirement for the provision of a service for the transportation of urgent laboratory samples from the Laboratory Department at Dr Gray's Hospital Elgin to laboratories at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, AB25 2ZD, AB25 2ZB and AB25 2ZN and to Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, AB25 2ZW and at Raigmore Hospital, IV2 3UJ.

Renewal: 12 months x 2 optional renewal

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024358-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS GRAMPIAN |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB15 6RE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Kingswells/Sheddocksley/Summerhill |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 31 Aug 2022 at 15:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024358-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nhsgrampian.org
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000704125
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00200
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/aberdeen-civil-justice-centre-and-commercial-courts

## Provenance

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