Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-060b55
- Published by:
- NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
- Authority ID:
- AA0221
- Publication date:
- 21 January 2026
- Deadline date:
- 28 January 2026
- Notice type:
- UK2
- Has documents:
- No
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- N/A
Abstract
This notice is to inform the market of the upcoming tender opportunity for a Blue Light Courier Requirement for Microbiology samples for Public Health Wales. The courier must be able to transport urgent samples under blue lights across the United Kingdom.
Full notice text
Scope
Procurement description
This notice is to inform the market of the upcoming tender opportunity for a Blue Light Courier Requirement for Microbiology samples for Public Health Wales.
The courier must be able to transport urgent samples under blue lights across the United Kingdom.
Total value (estimated)
75000 GBP Excluding VAT
90000 GBP Including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
01 May 2026, 00:00AM to 30 April 2028, 23:59PM
Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 30 April 2029
Contracting authority
Public Health Wales NHS Trust
Identification register:
Address 1: 2 Capital Quarter
Town/City: Tyndall Street
Postcode: CF10 4BZ
Country: United Kingdom
NHS Organisation Data Service: RYT
Contact name: Alexandra McHugh
Email: alexandra.mchugh@Wales.nhs.uk
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
Procedure
Is the total value above threshold?
Below threshold
Lots
Divided into 1 lots
Lot number: 1
CPV classifications
- 64120000 - Courier services
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contract start date (estimated)
01 May 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
30 April 2028, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
30 April 2029, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Engagement
Engagement process description
This notice is solely to inform the market of the upcoming tender opportunity.
A full detailed specification document will be published along with the ITT in the next few weeks.
Suppliers will be able to submit a bid proposal via eTender which will be evaluated in accordance with the scoring matrix.
Due date
28 January 2026, 23:59PM
Has the engagement period already ended?
No
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
09 February 2026
Coding
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Delivery locations
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Description
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WALES |
About the buyer
- Main contact:
- n/a
- Admin contact:
- n/a
- Technical contact:
- n/a
- Other contact:
- n/a