NEXT DAY TRANSFER OF FROZEN PATHOLOGY SAMPLES
Estimated value
£105k
Awarded value
—
Suppliers
0
Lots
1
Published
28 Apr 2026
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Description
NWSSP procurement on behalf of BCUHB are seeking to appoint a courier contract to conduct transport runs of frozen samples or priority samples on a “next day arrival” basis to multiple locations within the UK. Samples will be packaged to UN3373 requirements and consist of either a frozen flask transport system or standard UN3373 transport tube
Scope
- Reference
- BCU-ITT-62811
- Total value
- £105,000 excluding VAT£125,999.98 including VATBelow the relevant threshold
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 31 Jul 2026 to 31 Jul 2028Possible extension to 31 Jul 2029
There is an option to extend the Initial Term of the Agreement by two 12 month periods. Extension One: 01/08/2027 – 31/07/2028 Extension Two: 01/08/2028 – 31/07/2029
- Main category
- services
- CPV classifications
- 64120000
- Contract locations
- Wales, United KingdomWales, United KingdomWales, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical | — | quality | 40.00% |
| Commercial | — | cost | 60.00% |