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title: "BCU-ITT-62811 - NEXT DAY TRANSFER OF FROZEN PATHOLOGY SAMPLES"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068cfa"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD"
published: "2026-05-21"
---

# BCU-ITT-62811 - NEXT DAY TRANSFER OF FROZEN PATHOLOGY SAMPLES

Buyer: BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068cfa

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "NEXT DAY TRANSFER OF FROZEN PATHOLOGY SAMPLES" tender is being conducted by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, in collaboration with NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership. The contract involves providing courier services for the next-day transport of frozen pathology samples across multiple UK locations. The tender is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 15th June 2026. This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on courier services, and is governed by Welsh devolved regulations. The contract's initial term is one year, starting from 1st August 2026, with the possibility of two further one-year extensions.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for courier service providers specialising in medical logistics and time-sensitive deliveries. Companies with the capability to handle UN3373 compliant packaging and who can conduct transport runs efficiently across specified hospital sites will find this opportunity particularly lucrative. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the procurement process is open and below threshold, allowing for broad competition. With a gross value of approximately £126,000, this contract can offer substantial business growth through direct involvement with NHS Wales and its broader network, providing the successful bidder with a prestigious client and the potential for future contract extensions.

## Notice

NWSSP procurement on behalf of BCUHB Pathology are seeking to appoint a courier contract to conduct transport runs of frozen samples or priority samples on a "next day arrival" basis to multiple locations within the UK. Samples will be packaged to UN3373 requirements and consist of either a frozen flask transport system or standard UN3373 transport tube. The Bio flask will require collection by the courier and returning to the source location the day after arrival: the courier should provide all collection details of this whenever a "frozen" despatch is requested to ensure it is planned and shipping labels are provided for collection. The successful supplier must have facility to conduct Transport runs as below: Frozen samples pre 10:00 from 3 acute hospital sites at Bangor, Wrexham and Rhyl next day to * Charing Cross Hospital * Ysbyty Prince Charles, Merfyr Tydfil, Priority samples with options for next day arrival pre 09:00, 10:00, 12:00, 17:00 to * Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Mount Vernon St, Liverpool, L7 8YE * Aintree University Hospital, Lower Lane, Fazakerley, Liverpool L9 7AL * Manchester Royal Infirmary, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WL * Wythenshawe Hospital, Southmoor Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M23 9LT We will also request a desirable price per package for additional ad hoc trips to further ranging UK locations on an as needed and arranged basis for pre 17:00 arrival The initial term of the contract will be one year with two optional one year extension periods (1+1+1)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There is an option to extend the Initial Term of the Agreement by two 12 month periods. Extension One: 01/08/2027 - 31/07/2028 Extension Two: 01/08/2028 - 31/07/2029

### Planning Information

This notice is intended to inform the market of the upcoming opportunity for a courier service for BCUHB. No further action is required from suppliers, although interested parties are welcome to direct any queries to Alexandra McHugh.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046974-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | 20 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £105,000 |
| Lots value | £105,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD |
| Additional buyers | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) |
| Locality | BANGOR |
| Post town | Llandudno |
| Postcode | LL57 2PW |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Electoral ward | Taff's Well |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales, TLL11 Isle of Anglesey, TLL12 Gwynedd, TLL13 Conwy and Denbighshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 21 May 2026 at 10:48 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046974-2026
- 28 Apr 2026 at 13:45 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038668-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046974-2026
  21st May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038668-2026
  28th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/home.html
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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