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title: "Specialist Transport Services DPS (Pharmacy and Pathology) 2020 - Retrospective Notice"
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# Specialist Transport Services DPS (Pharmacy and Pathology) 2020 - Retrospective Notice

Buyer: HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c96f

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE) involves establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Specialist Transport Services related to Pharmacy and Pathology across the UK. The industry category for this tender is transportation services excluding waste transport, and it has reached the 'Award' stage as of 13th July 2026. The process follows an open procedure, which offers transparency and encourages wider supplier participation. Notably, the procurement focuses on services supporting the movement of pathology specimens, pharmaceuticals, and controlled substances, essential for healthcare and pharmaceutical industries.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses within the transport and logistics sector, particularly those specialising in sensitive or medical shipments. Companies capable of providing reliable, temperature-controlled, and secure transport will find this tender an ideal growth avenue, given its service requirements such as Same Day and Next Day deliveries. Both large enterprises like DHL Supply Chain Limited and SMEs such as Speed Couriers Northern Ltd have successfully secured awards here, suggesting a competitive yet diverse bidding environment, suitable for companies ready to meet stringent delivery and compliance standards.

## Notice

Retrospective Notice - HTE are seeking to establish a DPS for Specialist Transport Services. The DPS will provide Participating Authorities the opportunity to carry out further competition between Admitted Tenderers for transport services associated with the movement of pathology specimens and other biological substances, pharmaceutical products and controlled drugs. The DPS will include transport (collection and delivery) services and provision of associated technology, goods and services which will support Participating Authorities with the delivery of Pathology, Laboratory and Pharmaceutical Services to their stakeholders. Admitted Tenderers will be able to meet the relevant standards for movement of the required pathology, pharmaceutical and other goods such as security standards, temperature monitoring and accreditation standards for the specific markets.

### Lot Information

Specialist Transport Services for Infectious Substances, Diagnostic Specimens and Other Biological Substances

Lot 1 will be for Specialist Transport Services for the movement of Infectious Substances, Diagnostic Specimens and Other Biological Substances across the UK. There may be a requirement by Participating Authorities for Admitted Tenderers to facilitate the movement of the substances to premises outside of the UK. The Admitted Tenderers awarded to this Lot will be able to provide ad hoc and scheduled collections from the Authority premises to an agreed location, including Authority premises and Third-Party locations, such as a referral testing location. The Admitted Tenderers will be able to provide services such as Same Day and Next Day deliveries. The items to be transported may include, but not limited to: * Division 6.2 Infectious Substances (Category A and B) * Division 6.1 Toxic Substances (Biological and Medical Cultures, Samples and Specimens) * Infectious Substances for carriage under UN 2814, UN 2900 and UN3373

Pharmaceutical and Controlled Drugs Specialist Transport Services

Lot 2 will be for the provision of Pharmaceutical and Controlled Drugs Specialist Transport Services for the movement of pharmaceutical products across the UK. There may be a Participating Authority requirement for movement of items outside of the UK. The Admitted Tenderers awarded to this Lot will be able to provide ad hoc and scheduled collections from the Authority premises to an agreed location, including Participating Authority premises and Third-Party locations. The Admitted Tenderers will be able to provide services such as Same Day and Next Day deliveries. Admitted Tenderers may use their own services or a third-party subcontractor to deliver the services. The items to be transported in accordance with Good Distribution Practice (GDP) Standards may include, but not limited to: * Pharmaceuticals * Controlled Drugs (including drugs precursors) * Medical equipment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065566-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) |
| Locality | EDGBASTON, BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 1NU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 14 |
| Supplier names | ALLIANCE HEALTHCARE (DISTRIBUTION; BLOODFAST EVS; CITYSPRINT (UK; DELIVERY DIRECT LOGISTICS; DELTA UK EXPRESS; DHL SUPPLY CHAIN; ERS TRANSITION LTD (T/A ERS MEDICAL; MACH 1 COURIERS LTD T/A ABSOLUTELY; POLAR SPEED DISTRIBUTION; QCM HEALTHCARE; QE FACILITIES; SPEED COURIERS NORTHERN; TOPSPEED COURIERS; TOYOTA TSUSHO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60180000 - Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver
- 85111800 - Pathology services
- 85149000 - Pharmacy services

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2026 at 11:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065566-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://healthtrusteurope.ukp.app.jaggaer.com
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:452883-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML

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