Procurement

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