Purchase of International Specialist Courier Services for APHA
- ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY
Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-054f3f
Description
Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) require a specialist courier supplier to manage the secure, time-critical collection and international delivery of approximately 2,000 consignments per year. While these volumes are indicative and cannot be guaranteed, the consignments include high-risk materials classified as Category A (UN2814 & UN2900) and Category B (UN3373), which must be transported both within the UK (including Northern Ireland) and globally, covering Europe, Non-EU countries, and other international destinations. Due to the specialist nature of the consignments, the suppliers must hold appropriate licenses for the transportation of infectious substances, manage chilled and dry ice shipments, provide import services, and navigate complex customs clearance procedures.
Notices
UK4: Tender notice
- Notice identifier
- 2025/S 000-064911
- Published
- 13 October 2025, 4:21pm
UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice
- Notice identifier
- 2025/S 000-033409
- Published
- 18 June 2025, 3:35pm