Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE)
19 George Road
Edgbaston, Birmingham
B15 1NU
UK
Telephone: +44 8458875000
E-mail: connor.smith@htepg.com
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://healthtrusteurope.ukp.app.jaggaer.com
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Specialist Transport Services DPS (Pharmacy and Pathology) 2020 - Retrospective Notice
II.1.2) Main CPV code
60000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Retrospective Notice - HTE are seeking to establish a DPS for Specialist Transport Services. The DPS will provide Participating Authorities the opportunity to carry out further competition between Admitted Tenderers for transport services associated with the movement of pathology specimens and other biological substances, pharmaceutical products and controlled drugs.
The DPS will include transport (collection and delivery) services and provision of associated technology, goods and services which will support Participating Authorities with the delivery of Pathology, Laboratory and Pharmaceutical Services to their stakeholders. Admitted Tenderers will be able to meet the relevant standards for movement of the required pathology, pharmaceutical and other goods such as security standards, temperature monitoring and accreditation standards for the specific markets.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
5 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Specialist Transport Services for Infectious Substances, Diagnostic Specimens and Other Biological Substances
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60000000
60180000
85111800
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1 will be for Specialist Transport Services for the movement of Infectious Substances, Diagnostic Specimens and Other Biological Substances across the UK. There may be a requirement by Participating Authorities for Admitted Tenderers to facilitate the movement of the substances to premises outside of the UK.
The Admitted Tenderers awarded to this Lot will be able to provide ad hoc and scheduled collections from the Authority premises to an agreed location, including Authority premises and Third-Party locations, such as a referral testing location. The Admitted Tenderers will be able to provide services such as Same Day and Next Day deliveries.
The items to be transported may include, but not limited to:
• Division 6.2 Infectious Substances (Category A and B)
• Division 6.1 Toxic Substances (Biological and Medical Cultures, Samples and Specimens)
• Infectious Substances for carriage under UN 2814, UN 2900 and UN3373
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Pharmaceutical and Controlled Drugs Specialist Transport Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60000000
85149000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2 will be for the provision of Pharmaceutical and Controlled Drugs Specialist Transport Services for the movement of pharmaceutical products across the UK. There may be a Participating Authority requirement for movement of items outside of the UK.
The Admitted Tenderers awarded to this Lot will be able to provide ad hoc and scheduled collections from the Authority premises to an agreed location, including Participating Authority premises and Third-Party locations. The Admitted Tenderers will be able to provide services such as Same Day and Next Day deliveries. Admitted Tenderers may use their own services or a third-party subcontractor to deliver the services.
The items to be transported in accordance with Good Distribution Practice (GDP) Standards may include, but not limited to:
• Pharmaceuticals
• Controlled Drugs (including drugs precursors)
• Medical equipment
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2020/S 187-452883
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1 and 2
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/12/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 15
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CitySprint (UK) Ltd
Ground Floor, Red Central, 60 High Street, Redhill, RH1 1SH
Redhill
RH1 1SH
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 3 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1 and 2
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/12/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 15
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Delivery Direct Logistics Limited
Goodwood House, Blackbrook Park Avenue, Taunton, TA1 2PX
Taunton
TA1 2PX
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 3 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1 and 2
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/12/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 15
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
DHL Supply Chain Limited
251 Midsummer Boulevard, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK9 1EQ
Milton Keynes
MK9 1EQ
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 3 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1 and 2
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/12/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 15
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ERS Transition Ltd (t/a ERS Medical)
Angels Wing 1, First Floor, Whitehouse Street, Hunslet, Leeds, LS10 1AD
Leeds
LS10 1AD
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 3 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1 and 2
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/12/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 15
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
QCM Healthcare
1 George Williams Way, Central Colchester Business Centre, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2JS
Colchester
CO1 2JS
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 3 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1 and 2
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/12/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 15
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
QE Facilities Limited
Estates Department Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Old Durham Road, Sheriff Hill NE9 6SX
Sheriff Hill
NE9 6SX
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 3 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/12/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 15
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Alliance Healthcare (Distribution) Ltd
43 Cox Lane, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 1SN
Surrey
KT9 1SN
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 3 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/12/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 15
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Mach 1 Couriers Ltd T/A Absolutely
21a Brownlow Mews, London, WC1N 2LA
London
WC1N 2LA
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 3 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/12/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 15
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Delta UK Express Ltd
The Granary, Hermitage Court, Hermitage Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 9NT
Maidstone
ME16 9NT
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 3 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/12/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 15
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Speed Couriers Northern Ltd
Unit HT2 Westbrook Trading Estate Westbrook Road, Manchester, M17 1AY
Manchester
M17 1AY
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 3 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/12/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 15
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Polar Speed Distribution Ltd
8 Chartmoor Road Leighton Buzzard LU7 4WG
Leighton Buzzard
LU7 4WG
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 3 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/12/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 15
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Topspeed Couriers Limited
Unit 12 Ion Path, off Road 3, Winsford Industrial Estate, Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 3BX
Cheshire
CW7 3BX
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 3 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/12/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 15
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Toyota Tsusho U.K. Limited
88 Wood Street London EC2V 7DA
London
EC2V 7DA
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 3 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/12/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 15
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bloodfast EVS Ltd
Unit 1a Viking Close, Willerby, Hull England HU10 6DZ
Hull
HU10 6DZ
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 3 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
HealthTrust Europe
Birmingham
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
13/07/2026