---
title: "Courier Services- Blood Products"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000829248"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000829248.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS PUBLIC SERVICES DELIVERY SCOTLAND) (PSD SCOTLAND)"
published: "2026-05-05"
---

# Courier Services- Blood Products

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS PUBLIC SERVICES DELIVERY SCOTLAND) (PSD SCOTLAND)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000829248

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## Summary

The contracting process for Courier Services of Blood Products was initiated by The Common Services Agency, known as Public Services Delivery Scotland (PSD Scotland), located in Edinburgh. This procurement is tied to the services industry, with a focus on logistics for the healthcare sector, specifically for the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS). The contract covers multiple locations in the UK, including specialist units across Scotland such as Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee, Aberdeen, and Inverness. The procurement has advanced to the contract award stage, with Eagle Couriers identified as the supplier, and the contractual period spanning from 1st September 2024 to 30th September 2028, valued at £1,365,000. Key documentation and contract updates were issued on 5th May 2026, ensuring adherence to service requirements across the specified term.

This tender presents significant opportunities for logistics providers specialising in medical and healthcare-related courier services. Companies with expertise in handling sensitive materials like blood products and with the capacity to operate across multiple locations, both domestically and internationally, would be competitive candidates. The established framework agreement reduces entry risks, allowing businesses to focus on delivering high-quality services. SMEs like Eagle Couriers, the awarded supplier, demonstrate the accessibility of such contracts to smaller yet specialised logistics companies aiming for growth in the public healthcare sector. The procurement process aligns with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, ensuring transparency and competitive business opportunities.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) require a contract to be put in place in respect of Courier Services - Blood Products for specialist units based around Scotland, to include but not limited to the following sites: SNBTS Jack Copland Centre - Heriot Watt Research Park, Riccarton Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh Scottish Centre for Regenerative Medicine, Edinburgh Gartnavel Hub, Glasgow Beatson Cancer Centre, Glasgow Donor Centre, Edinburgh Donor Centre, Glasgow Donor Centre, Dundee Donor Centre Aberdeen Donor Centre Inverness Pentland Science Park The transfer of blood products will be to NHS Health boards, Private Hospitals and other specialist units both locally, nationally and internationally

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555180 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,365,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS PUBLIC SERVICES DELIVERY SCOTLAND) (PSD SCOTLAND) |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9EB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EAGLE COURIERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 5 May 2026 at 00:00 - AwardUpdate - OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555180

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555180
  Courier Services- Blood Products

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://publicservicesdelivery.scot/about/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829248

## Provenance

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