---
title: "Courier Services- Blood Products"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-044e5b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS PUBLIC SERVICES DELIVERY SCOTLAND) (PSD SCOTLAND)"
published: "2026-05-05"
---

# Courier Services- Blood Products

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS PUBLIC SERVICES DELIVERY SCOTLAND) (PSD SCOTLAND)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044e5b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Courier Services- Blood Products," initiated by The Common Services Agency (also known as Public Services Delivery Scotland or PSD Scotland), is currently in the award and contract update stage. This services procurement, classified under 'Courier services' (CPV code 64120000), involves the delivery of blood products for the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service. It encompasses a range of specialist units across Scotland, including locations in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee, Aberdeen, and Inverness. The current contract period extends from 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2028. 'Eagle Couriers' has been awarded this contract, signed on 9th August 2024, with the procurement conducted through an open procedure method. The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in logistics and transportation services, particularly those specialising in medical and sensitive product transportation. Companies with experience in courier services can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio, with a contract value of £1,365,000, offering a substantial business growth opportunity. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) like Eagle Couriers can take note of such tenders as valuable prospects for expanding their operational reach in both local and international markets, especially within the health sector. The absence of competition from foreign bids further highlights the accessibility of the opportunity for locally based service providers.

## Notice

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) require a contract to be put in place in respect of Courier Services - Blood Products.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) require a contract to be put in place in respect of Courier Services - Blood Products for specialist units based around Scotland, to include but not limited to the following sites: SNBTS Jack Copland Centre - Heriot Watt Research Park, Riccarton Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh Scottish Centre for Regenerative Medicine, Edinburgh Gartnavel Hub, Glasgow Beatson Cancer Centre, Glasgow Donor Centre, Edinburgh Donor Centre, Glasgow Donor Centre, Dundee Donor Centre Aberdeen Donor Centre Inverness Pentland Science Park The transfer of blood products will be to NHS Health boards, Private Hospitals and other specialist units both locally, nationally and internationally

Renewal: The Authority shall be entitled, at its option, to continue this Agreement beyond the Initial Term for three (3) twelve (12) Contract Month periods subject to giving not less than nine (9) Contract Months' notice to the Contractor.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041006-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,145,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS PUBLIC SERVICES DELIVERY SCOTLAND) (PSD SCOTLAND) |
| Additional buyers | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9EB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 5 May 2026 at 12:23 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041006-2026
- 16 Aug 2024 at 11:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026114-2024
- 28 Mar 2024 at 14:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010336-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://publicservicesdelivery.scot/about/procurement/
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000760082
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829248
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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