---
title: "The Stem Cell Registry International Courier Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06662d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT"
published: "2026-07-07"
---

# The Stem Cell Registry International Courier Service

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06662d

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## Summary

The public procurement contract titled "The Stem Cell Registry International Courier Service" was awarded by NHS Blood and Transplant, a central government public authority based in Bristol, United Kingdom. This particular procurement falls under the services category and focuses on courier services for temperature-controlled diagnostic samples. The procurement process has been completed with the current contract being active as of 7th July 2026. The duration of the contract is set to run until 17th June 2028, with the option for a 12-month extension. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, allowing broad participation from interested parties.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, especially for well-established courier service companies capable of handling temperature-sensitive consignments. The contract value, amounting to £1,045,800, reflects the scale and importance of this service within the healthcare logistics sector. Large enterprises specialising in international courier services, particularly those with experience in handling medical samples, will find themselves well-suited to supply NHS Blood and Transplant with the levels of reliability and precision they require. Such contracts are pivotal for firms looking to enhance their portfolio and secure a foothold in the public healthcare logistics domain.

## Notice

courier services required for NHSBT temperature controlled diagnostic samples

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063848-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Jul 2026 - 17 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | £750,000 |
| Awards value | £871,500 |
| Contracts value | £871,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CRYOPDP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2026 at 15:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063848-2026
- 7 May 2026 at 14:20 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042061-2026
- 10 Mar 2026 at 11:47 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021270-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063848-2026
  7th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042061-2026
  7th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021270-2026
  10th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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