NEXT DAY TRANSFER OF FROZEN PATHOLOGY SAMPLES

Procurement reference

BCU-ITT-62811

Procurement 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

Main category

Services

Delivery regions

• UKL13 - Conwy and Denbighshire
• UKL12 - Gwynedd
• UKL11 - Isle of Anglesey

Total value (estimated)

105000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

125999.98 GBP Including VAT

Contract dates (estimated)

01 August 2026, 00:00AM to 31 July 2028, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 31 July 2029

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Is the total value above threshold?

Below threshold

CPV classifications

• 64120000 - Courier services

Delivery regions

• UKL13 - Conwy and Denbighshire
• UKL12 - Gwynedd
• UKL11 - Isle of Anglesey

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

01 August 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 July 2028, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

31 July 2029, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Engagement process description

This notice is intended to inform the market of the upcoming opportunity for a courier service for BCUHB. No further action is required from suppliers, although interested parties are welcome to direct any queries to Alexandra McHugh.

Due date

15 May 2026, 23:59PM

Has the engagement period already ended?

No

Publication date of tender notice (estimated)

20 May 2026