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title: "ET147 - International Cold Chain Shipping Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05961a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LIVERPOOL SCHOOL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE"
published: "2025-12-12"
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# ET147 - International Cold Chain Shipping Services

Buyer: LIVERPOOL SCHOOL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05961a

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine seeking suppliers to provide international cold chain shipping services. The project, titled "ET147 - International Cold Chain Shipping Services," aims to secure warehousing and shipping solutions for healthcare and laboratory equipment and substances, under an open procedure. This contract spans from 8th January 2026 to 30th October 2028, encompassing services classified as courier services in the UKD72 region. The award phase was initiated on 12th December 2025, with the contract value estimated at GBP 324,000. Key dates included the tender period ending on 3rd October 2025 and the deadline for award submissions by 24th October 2025. The procurement falls under the services category, adhering to legal provisions stated in the UKPGA 2023/54 legislation.

This tender opens up significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transportation, logistics, and healthcare supplies. SMEs can effectively compete, as demonstrated by Biocair International Ltd, an SME supplier involved in the process. The procurement method encourages broad participation through its open procedure, enabling businesses capable of handling complex logistical operations like cold chain shipping to grow and enhance their market presence. The potential framework agreement with reopening competition also offers flexibility for innovative solutions and continuous engagement among suppliers. Organisations with expertise in international shipping logistics and temperature-sensitive goods would find this tender advantageous for business expansion and enhancing operations in collaboration with public institutions.

## Notice

The purpose of this project is 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. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1000859120

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082413-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Jan 2026 - 30 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| 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 | TLD72 Liverpool |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BIOCAIR INTERNATIONAL; WORLD COURIER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2025 at 12:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082413-2025
- 8 Sep 2025 at 15:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054771-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082413-2025
  12th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054771-2025
  8th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1000859120
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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