---
title: "Pathology Sample Transport"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047c35"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "DARTFORD & GRAVESHAM NHS TRUST"
published: "2024-07-10"
---

# Pathology Sample Transport

Buyer: DARTFORD & GRAVESHAM NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047c35

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## Summary

The Dartford & Gravesham NHS Trust has initiated a tender process for Pathology Sample Transport services. The procurement falls under the courier services category, with a contract value of £250,000 GBP. The services involve daily transfers between various hospitals and have a total contract period of 24 months. The tender submission deadline is set for 15th August 2024, and the award period began on 4th July 2024.

This tender by the NHS Trust presents an opportunity for courier service providers to secure a long-term contract and contribute to the efficient transportation of pathology samples between hospitals. Businesses specialising in medical logistics and courier services are well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement method is open, allowing a wide range of suppliers to participate, and the tender documents can be accessed through the official tender portal for suitability assessment.

## Notice

The Trust currently has a requirement for the daily transfer of Pathology Samples between Darenth Valley Hospital and Maidstone Hospital
Queen Marys Hospital Sidcup and Darenth Valley Hospital
Darenth Valley Hospital and Medway Maritime Hospital.

Midwifery consists of a daily (Mon - Fri) collection of samples from 11 locations and delivery to Darent Valley Hospital. Max distance is 7 miles from Darent Valley Hospital. 

All services are for 24 months with an option to extend by 12 months.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Trust currently has a requirement for the daily transfer of Pathology Samples between Darenth Valley Hospital and Maidstone Hospital
Queen Marys Hospital Sidcup and Darenth Valley Hospital
Darenth Valley Hospital and Medway Maritime Hospital.

Midwifery consists of a daily (Mon - Fri) collection of samples from 11 locations and delivery to Darent Valley Hospital. Max distance is 7 miles from Darent Valley Hospital. 

All services are for 24 months with an option to extend by 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021043-2024 |
| 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 | 10 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | £250,000 |
| 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 | DARTFORD & GRAVESHAM NHS TRUST |
| Locality | DARTFORD |
| Post town | Dartford |
| Postcode | DA2 8DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Dartford |
| Electoral ward | Bean & Village Park |
| Westminster constituency | Dartford |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2024 at 11:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021043-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/adagio
- https://www.dvh.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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