---
title: "The Stem Cell Registry International Courier Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ae2a"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT"
published: "2026-01-23"
---

# The Stem Cell Registry International Courier Service

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ae2a

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## Summary

NHS Blood and Transplant, a central government public authority, was responsible for a procurement process titled "The Stem Cell Registry International Courier Service." The procurement primarily catered to the courier services industry, involving the international transportation of temperature-controlled blood and material samples to and from NHS hospital sites. Situated in Bristol, UK, the procurement was in the planning stage before it transitioned to a tender stage that was eventually withdrawn on 23 January 2026 due to high bids. The procurement had an open procedure method and was valued at £1.25 million, with a contract period initially set from 31 January 2026 to 30 January 2030.

This tender represented a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in temperature-controlled logistics and courier services, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises, as the procurement method favoured open competition. Companies experienced in handling sensitive medical materials and possessing robust international delivery capabilities would have been well-suited to engage in this procurement process. Despite the cancellation, understanding such requirements can prepare these businesses for future opportunities in similar procurement projects by NHS Blood and Transplant or related public sector bodies.

## Notice

International Courier Services for the specialist transportation of temperature controlled blood and material samples to/from NHS hospital sites

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006234-2026 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2026 - 30 Jan 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,250,000 |
| Lots value | £1,250,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Withdrawn |
| Lots status | Withdrawn |
| Awards status | Cancelled |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 7QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Filton |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2026 at 14:07 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006234-2026
- 13 Oct 2025 at 11:22 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064707-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006234-2026
  23rd January 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064707-2025
  13th October 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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