--- title: "PPSA - Pharmacy Logistics Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-061461" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-061461" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-061461.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-061461.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS PLYMOUTH" published: "2026-04-27" --- # PPSA - Pharmacy Logistics Service Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS PLYMOUTH Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-061461 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-061461) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-061461.json) ## Summary University Hospitals Plymouth, located in Plymouth, United Kingdom, is managing the procurement process titled "PPSA - Pharmacy Logistics Service." This service involves the transportation and distribution of pharmaceuticals requiring special handling across various NHS Trusts predominantly in the South West region and beyond. The procurement journey has advanced through several stages, including planning, an active tender phase initiated on 6th February 2026, with inquiries open until 9th March 2026 and a submission deadline set for 23rd March 2026. The procurement employs an open procedure, focusing on courier services under the CPV code 64120000. The contract is divided into three active lots covering regular, pre-planned, and ad-hoc transportation activities with contracts commencing from 1st June 2026 and extending until 31st May 2030. This procurement offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in logistics and pharmaceutical transportation. Service and operational quality, net zero & social value, and financial criteria are key evaluation points. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate given the specific suitability criteria outlined. Participating in this tender can enhance visibility and establish partnerships with numerous NHS Trusts, including Royal Cornwall Hospitals, Gloucestershire Hospitals, and University Hospitals Bristol & Weston, amongst others. Businesses proficient in handling logistics services, especially those adept at managing courier operations across various regions, are well-positioned to benefit from this procurement. ## Notice The supply of Pharmacy Logistics service provision that spans the transportation and distribution of pharmaceutical medicines and devices requiring special handling to NHS Trust customers throughout the United Kingdom, this is mainly across the South West region but will include deliveries outside of the region. Participating trusts include: * Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust * Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust * Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust * Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust * North Bristol NHS Trust * University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust * Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust * Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust * University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust ### Lot Information Regular and Pre-planned Activity Regular and pre-planned activity spanning all regular and long-distance transportation of medicines Regular activity (Tail Lift) To transport pharmaceutical medicines on behalf of North Bristol NHS Trust to and from a warehouse Ad-hoc Ad Hoc activity ### Planning Information Pre-market engagement was carried out to understand the market capability and to assess any options for innovation going forwards into this procurement. The method of the pre-market engagement included supplier presentations. The pre-market engagement was held on 19 March 2024. The contracting authority confirms that the pre-market engagement was conducted in accordance with the principles of transparency and equal treatment, and that participation in the engagement will not confer any advantage in the forthcoming procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038178-2026 | | 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 | 27 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | 4 Feb 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,003,892 | | Lots value | £5,003,892 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Cancelled | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS PLYMOUTH | | Additional buyers | Missing | | Locality | PLYMOUTH | | Post town | Plymouth | | Postcode | PL6 8DH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth | | Local authority | Plymouth | | Electoral ward | Moor View | | Westminster constituency | Plymouth Moor View | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services ### Codes - 64120000 - Courier services ## Release History - 27 Apr 2026 at 15:03 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038178-2026 - 6 Feb 2026 at 11:30 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010860-2026 - 2 Feb 2026 at 14:40 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009028-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038178-2026 27th April 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010860-2026 6th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009028-2026 2nd February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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