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.
Participating trusts include:
• 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)
- £5,003,892 excluding VAT
- £6,004,670.40 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
Lot 1. Regular and Pre-planned Activity
Description
Regular and pre-planned activity spanning all regular and long-distance transportation of medicines
Lot value (estimated)
- £3,666,400 excluding VAT
- £4,399,680 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Regular activity (Tail Lift)
Description
To transport pharmaceutical medicines on behalf of North Bristol NHS Trust to and from a warehouse
Lot value (estimated)
- £393,120 excluding VAT
- £471,744 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Ad-hoc
Description
Ad Hoc activity
Lot value (estimated)
- £944,372 excluding VAT
- £1,133,246.40 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Regular and Pre-planned Activity
Lot 2. Regular activity (Tail Lift)
Lot 3. Ad-hoc
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
9 March 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
23 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
All bids must be submitted using provided documentation via Atamis only.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
25 May 2026
Award criteria
Lot 1. Regular and Pre-planned Activity
Lot 2. Regular activity (Tail Lift)
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Service & Operational | Quality | 45.00% |
| Financial | Price | 45.00% |
| Net Zero & Social Value | Quality | 10.00% |
Lot 3. Ad-hoc
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Service & Operational | Quality | 90.00% |
| Net Zero & Social Value | Quality | 10.00% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
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