Scope
Reference
C28660
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). Two separate contracts will be awarded, one for Category A and one for Category B.
Contract 3. International Specialist Courier Services
Supplier
Contract value
- £35,000 excluding VAT
- £42,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
12 May 2025
Contract dates
- 13 May 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 10 months, 19 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 64120000 - Courier services
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 64113000 - Postal services related to parcels
- 64121200 - Parcel delivery services
- 64121000 - Multi-modal courier services
- 64121100 - Mail delivery services
- 60411000 - Scheduled airmail transport services
- 64100000 - Post and courier services
- 60421000 - Non-scheduled airmail transport services
- 60400000 - Air transport services
- 60161000 - Parcel transport services
- 64110000 - Postal services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Key performance indicators
| Name | Description | Reporting frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Accurate and Timely Billing of Customer | Invoices to be submitted on a monthly basis, which are free from mathematical error and reflect the data provided to the Contractor. |
1 months |
| Customer Service | The contractor will provide the customer with access to the customer support desk and have an escalation route for complaint handling. This will be required 5 days a week (Mon - Fri) 8.30 - 17:00 |
1 months |
| Service Delivery | The contractor meets delivery timescales set, consignment condition and custom clearance resolutions. |
1 months |
| Contract Management | The Contractor provides management information and responds to a request for service or issues in a timely fashion and which meet the customers' expectations. |
1 months |
Contract 4. International Specialist Courier Services
Supplier
Contract value
- £200,000 excluding VAT
- £240,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
12 May 2025
Contract dates
- 13 May 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 10 months, 19 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 64120000 - Courier services
- 64110000 - Postal services
- 60421000 - Non-scheduled airmail transport services
- 64121200 - Parcel delivery services
- 60161000 - Parcel transport services
- 60411000 - Scheduled airmail transport services
- 64100000 - Post and courier services
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 64121100 - Mail delivery services
- 60400000 - Air transport services
- 64113000 - Postal services related to parcels
- 64121000 - Multi-modal courier services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Key performance indicators
| Name | Description | Reporting frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Customer Service | The contractor will provide the customer with access to the customer support desk and have an escalation route for complaint handling. This will be required 5 days a week (Mon - Fri) 8.30 - 17:00 |
1 months |
| Service Delivery | The contractor meets delivery timescales set, consignment condition and custom clearance resolutions. |
1 months |
| Contract Management | The Contractor provides management information and responds to a request for service or issues in a timely fashion and which meet the customers' expectations. |
1 months |
| Accurate and timely billing of Customer | Invoices to be submitted on a monthly basis, which are free from mathematical error and reflect the data provided to the Contractor. |
1 months |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Additional or repeat goods, services or works - extension or partial replacement
An extension of the current contracts to cover the gap until a new tender is awarded.
Suppliers
GTS ENTERPRISES T/A WORLDNET SHIPPING
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJDC-8132-HJQR
4 Colmdale Road, Colnbrook, Berks
Slough
SL3 0HQ
United Kingdom
Email: stweddell@wnshippinguk.com
Region: UKJ11 - Berkshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 4. International Specialist Courier Services
PDP Courier Services Ltd. (CRYOPDP)
Apollo House, Plane Tree Crescent, Feltham Middlesex TW13 7HF | Feltham | United Kingdom
Feltham
TW13 7HF
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@cryopdp.com
Region: UKI75 - Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 3. 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
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 OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Summary of their role in this procurement: Defra is working on the procurement on behalf of the APHA.
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNBD-3289-CDGX
Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
Region: UKI32 - Westminster