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title: "APHA Courier International Specialist"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d03e"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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# APHA Courier International Specialist

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d03e

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) Network eTendering Portal is planning to publish a tender titled "APHA Courier International Specialist," classified under the courier services industry (CPV: 64120000). This procurement process is in the planning stage, with the tender expected to be tentatively scheduled for March 2025. The service involves the transportation of Category A and Category B samples internationally by a specialist courier. Key dates include a future notice date of 22nd September 2025 and a submission deadline for expressions of interest by 12 pm on 14th February 2025. The operation will primarily be based in the UK, with deliveries extending globally, encompassing regions such as Northern Ireland, Europe, Non-EU countries, and the rest of the world.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for courier service providers with expertise in handling specialized transportation requirements, including chilled conditions and the use of dry ice. Ideal candidates would be companies experienced in managing international customs clearance and capable of providing comprehensive import services. The procurement method is open to businesses that meet these stringent conditions and can demonstrate competence in this niche. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant licences and a proven track record in such operations are particularly well-suited to compete. A virtual supplier engagement event is potentially planned to discuss the requirements and gather feedback, providing an excellent platform for interested businesses to engage directly with the contracting authority.

## Notice

Transportation of Category A and Category B samples internationally by a Courier Specialist.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Defra Group Commercial intends to publish a tender for International Courier service, tentatively scheduled for March 2025. 

The potential supplier will be required to collect and deliver Category A and/or Category B consignments to and from UK addresses and deliver them globally, including to Northern Ireland, Europe, Non-EU countries, and the rest of the world. Special licenses are required, as the transportation involves chilled conditions and the use of dry ice. The supplier must be able to provide import services and also manage the complex customs clearance process.

We may hold a supplier engagement event (details to be confirmed). This event will present our requirements and gather information / feedback from suppliers regarding these requirements. The engagement event will be conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams. There will be an opportunity to ask questions, which will be answered by the presenters during a Q&A session at the end.

If your organisation is interested in the above tender, please email angelica.ho@defra.gov.uk. 
We are requesting all interested to be submitted by 12pm on 14th February 2025. Thank you for your time.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001369-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 21 Sep 2025 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 33141510 - Blood products
- 33141580 - Animal blood
- 33698000 - Clinical products
- 33698100 - Microbiological cultures
- 33954000 - Biological evidence collection kits
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60161000 - Parcel transport services
- 60400000 - Air transport services
- 60411000 - Scheduled airmail transport services
- 60421000 - Non-scheduled airmail transport services
- 64100000 - Post and courier services
- 64110000 - Postal services
- 64113000 - Postal services related to parcels
- 64120000 - Courier services
- 64121000 - Multi-modal courier services
- 64121100 - Mail delivery services
- 64121200 - Parcel delivery services

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2025 at 13:59 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001369-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs

## Provenance

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