Scope
Description
The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) Vets and Labs require the transport of animal samples globally. These samples are classed as hazardous and fall into two categories:
- Category A (an infectious substance capable of causing permanent disability or fatal disease in animals or humans)
- Category B (an infectious substance that does not meet the criteria for Cat A).
Contract 1. International Specialist Courier Services
Supplier
Contract value
- £35,000 excluding VAT
- £42,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
23 April 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
12 May 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 13 May 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 10 months, 19 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 64100000 - Post and courier services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Contract 2. International Specialist Courier Services
Supplier
Contract value
- £200,000 excluding VAT
- £240,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
23 April 2025
Standstill period
- End: 9 May 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
12 May 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 13 May 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 10 months, 19 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 64100000 - Post and courier services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Suppliers
GTS ENTERPRISE LIMITED
- Companies House: 04361196
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJDC-8132-HJQR
The Annex 143-145 Stanwell Road
Ashford
TW15 3QN
United Kingdom
Email: lmills@wnshippinguk.com
Region: UKJ25 - West Surrey
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 2. International Specialist Courier Services
PDP COURIER SERVICES LIMITED
- Companies House: 03341254
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHYC-4884-JJWW
Apollo House, Plane Tree Crescent
Feltham
TW13 7HF
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@cryopdp.com
Website: http://www.cryopdp.com
Region: UKI75 - Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. International Specialist Courier Services
Contracting authority
Animal and Plant Health Agency
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBHC-6261-BLLQ
Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@defra.gov.uk
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
Summary of their role in this procurement: Managing the procurement
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBGC-2289-DHVP
2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@defra.gov.uk
Region: UKI32 - Westminster