Scope
Reference
C384718
Description
International Courier Services for the specialist transportation of temperature controlled blood and material samples to/from NHS hospital sites
Total value (estimated)
- £1,250,000 excluding VAT
- £1,500,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 31 January 2026 to 30 January 2030
- Possible extension to 30 January 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
x1 12 month optional extension
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 64120000 - Courier services
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
17 November 2025
Tender submission deadline
15 December 2025, 12:00pm
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award decision date (estimated)
5 January 2026
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
NHS Blood and Transplant
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDBY-6395-VWBP
500 North Bristol Park
Bristol
BS34 7QH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Sourcing and Procurement
Email: jennifer.morgan@nhsbt.nhs.uk
Website: https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government