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title: "Courier and Transportation Services for Category B (UN3373) Biological Substances and Specimens"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-043490"
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# Courier and Transportation Services for Category B (UN3373) Biological Substances and Specimens

Buyer: PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043490

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## Summary

The procurement process for Courier and Transportation Services for Category B (UN3373) Biological Substances and Specimens involved a joint procedure where the contract was awarded by a Central Purchasing Body, specifically the Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service. The procurement was for services in the courier industry category. The contract has been finalised, and DATA DISPATCH LTD was awarded the contract with a value of £3,143,787.27. The contracting authority is the Procurement and Logistics Service based in Armagh, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is completed, and the contract was signed on 13th May 2024.

This tender for Courier and Transportation Services for Category B (UN3373) Biological Substances and Specimens presents an opportunity for businesses looking to provide quality services in the courier industry. Businesses offering transportation services for biological substances and specimens, especially those with experience in courier services, should consider competing for this contract. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the award criteria considered both social value considerations and pricing. The contract allows for extension options, providing long-term business potential for successful suppliers. Suppliers from both EU and non-EU countries were eligible to bid, and electronic submissions were accepted.

## Notice

Courier and Transportation Services for Category B (UN3373) Biological Substances and Specimens

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Courier and Transportation Services for Category B (UN3373) Biological Substances and Specimens. Additional information: The estimated value stated in 11.1.7 is for 2 years with the option to extend up to 36 months plus 18months emergency extension.

Options: Following the Initial Contract Period an additional 18 months emergency extension is available.

Renewal: The Contract is subject to renewal dependent on the Clients requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015345-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | 1 Mar 2024 |
| Award date | 12 May 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,143,787 |
| Lots value | £3,143,787 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,143,787 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE |
| Additional buyers | BELFAST HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST; NI BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE; NORTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST; SOUTH EASTERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST; SOUTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST; WESTERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST |
| Locality | ARMAGH |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT61 7PR |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0A Derry City and Strabane |
| Local authority | Derry City and Strabane |
| Electoral ward | Kilfennan |
| Westminster constituency | Foyle |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DATA DISPATCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 64100000 - Post and courier services
- 64113000 - Postal services related to parcels
- 64120000 - Courier services
- 64121000 - Multi-modal courier services
- 64121100 - Mail delivery services
- 64121200 - Parcel delivery services
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 85111800 - Pathology services
- 85111810 - Blood analysis services

## Release History

- 14 May 2024 at 15:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015345-2024
- 8 Mar 2024 at 15:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007574-2024
- 25 Jan 2024 at 14:23 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002604-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

## Provenance

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