Scope
Reference
C378615
Description
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:
• 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
Total value (estimated)
- £4,800,000 excluding VAT
- £5,380,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 64120000 - Courier services
Engagement
Engagement deadline
19 March 2024
The engagement was carried out before this notice was published.
Engagement process description
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.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
4 February 2026
Contracting authority
University Hospitals Plymouth
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWJW-1642-HQRM
Derriford Road
Plymouth
PL6 8DH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Tracie Dawson
Telephone: 07825 230403
Email: traciedawson@nhs.net
Website: https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/
Region: UKK41 - Plymouth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government