---
title: "International Specialist Courier Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0503fc"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY"
published: "2025-06-27"
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# International Specialist Courier Services

Buyer: ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0503fc

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## Summary

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has awarded contracts for international specialist courier services, with the procurement process managed by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) on their behalf. The contracting process, finalized in May 2025, focuses on the transportation of hazardous animal samples. Transport requirements are divided into two categories: Category A for infectious substances capable of causing severe disease and Category B for less ominous samples. The contracts awarded under the industry category of services were procured through a direct award method to address a continuity gap until a new tender could be executed. The procurement is registered under the legal basis UKPGA 2023/54 and spans from 13 May 2025 to 31 March 2026, with activities centred in the UK.

This procurement provides considerable opportunities for courier service businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), who have expertise in transporting hazardous materials globally. The nature of this contract, focusing on time-sensitive delivery and highly regulated service criteria, suits firms capable of ensuring safety and precision in logistics. Companies like PDP Courier Services Ltd. (CRYOPDP) and GTS Enterprises, recognized as suppliers under these awards, exemplify the kind of established, reliable SMEs well-equipped to thrive in such high-stakes environments. Engaging in such contracts can significantly bolster business growth, open avenues for international partnerships, and enhance market positioning in the logistics and transportation industry.

## Notice

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) Vets and Labs require the transport of animal samples globally. These samples are classed as hazardous and fall into two categories: - Category A (an infectious substance capable of causing permanent disability or fatal disease in animals or humans) - Category B (an infectious substance that does not meet the criteria for Cat A). Two separate contracts will be awarded, one for Category A and one for Category B.

### Procurement Information

An extension of the current contracts to cover the gap until a new tender is awarded.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035792-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £235,000 |
| Contracts value | £235,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active, Pending |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY |
| Additional buyers | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS; DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | GTS ENTERPRISE; GTS ENTERPRISES T/A WORLDNET SHIPPING; PDP COURIER SERVICES; PDP COURIER SERVICES LTD. (CRYOPDP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 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

- 27 Jun 2025 at 12:39 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035792-2025
- 29 Apr 2025 at 14:49 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017710-2025
- 16 Apr 2025 at 11:52 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015538-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035792-2025
  27th June 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017710-2025
  29th April 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015538-2025
  16th April 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cryopdp.com
- http://www.wnshippinguk.com
- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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