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title: "International Cold Chain Shipping Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058e7e"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LIVERPOOL SCHOOL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE"
published: "2025-08-27"
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# International Cold Chain Shipping Services

Buyer: LIVERPOOL SCHOOL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058e7e

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## Summary

The Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, a sub-central government public authority, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for "International Cold Chain Shipping Services." This tender seeks to appoint suppliers for warehousing and shipping services, focusing on both international and national cold chain shipments of healthcare and laboratory-related equipment. The procurement process is scheduled to progress with an expected tender publication date of 8th September 2025. Located in Liverpool, UK, the procurement process will be conducted under the legal basis of UK legislation 2023/54. The proposed contract must commence on 3rd November 2025 and potentially extend until 2030. The estimated gross contract value is £324,000, covering courier services as per the classification CPV 64120000.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in logistics, specifically those experienced in cold chain shipping and courier services. Opportunities are available to become part of a ranked framework agreement with the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, allowing for sustainable business growth with a reputable public authority. Businesses with robust capabilities in handling healthcare products, compliance with international shipping regulations, and scalability in service provision would be well-suited to participate in this competitive landscape. The framework aims to create a collaborative and efficient supply chain partnership that can handle the demands of both national and international logistics.

## Notice

LSTM Group are looking to appoint a supplier (or suppliers) for the provision of warehousing and shipping services for international and national cold chain shipments of a variety of healthcare and laboratory related equipment and substances. It is anticipated that LSTM will most likely award this tender to a ranked framework of suppliers. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=976149509

### Planning Information

Expected tender publication date 8/9/25

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051566-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 5 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Nov 2025 - 2 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £324,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LIVERPOOL SCHOOL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 5QA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Brownlow Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 27 Aug 2025 at 11:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051566-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051566-2025
  27th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=976149509
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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