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Pathology Courier Service

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust · Tender notice on Find a Tender

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Opportunity overview

North West London Pathology (NWLP) is an NHS organisation jointly owned by and serving the following NHS trusts: • Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust • Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust • The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation trust. NWLP provides pathology services at seven hospital sites, supports 280 GP practices and undertakes in excess of 35 million pathology tests each year. This NHS partnership has created a reliable and sustainable service that delivers outstanding quality to users and patients alike. Our innovative approach allows us to better manage demand, standardise operations, improve value for money and make use of new technology. Through partnership, NWLP seeks a forward-thinking logistics provider committed to supporting our mission of delivering sustainable pathology services, with a shared focus on excellence, sustainability, transparency, continuous improvement and resilience. Our organisation requires a comprehensive logistics solution that ensures the efficient, reliable, and seamless movement of goods and services across various locations. We can break this requirement into five key pillars: 1. Transportation Fleet: A dedicated fleet of vehicles that are well-maintained and capable of handling our specific goods, ensuring timely and safe deliveries. The fleet must be a mix of types to support our different requirements and meet key sustainability goals. 2. Tracking and Monitoring: Advanced tracking systems that provide real-time updates on the location and status of goods, ensuring transparency and accountability throughout the supply chain. 3. Warehousing and Inventory Management: Strategic warehousing solutions to optimise storage, streamline inventory management, and facilitate quick dispatches. 4. Integration with Operations: Seamless integration with our existing operational processes to ensure smooth workflows, minimising disruptions, enhancing overall efficiency and supporting business continuity events. 5. Scalability and Flexibility: A scalable solution that can adapt to varying volumes and demands, with the flexibility to expand or adjust as needed to support business growth and dynamic market conditions.

Classification

  • CPV64120000 — Courier services

Lots

  • Lot 1£20m

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-04ed6f
Status
active
Has Recurrence
Yes
Above Threshold
Yes
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Recurrence

Dates

Entry 1
Starts
17 Jul 2025, 23:59

Expected award period

Ends
17 Jul 2025, 23:59

Tender Period

Ends
14 Apr 2025, 12:00

Contract terms

Financial Terms
30 Days

Enquiry period

Ends
2 Apr 2025, 12:00

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Amount
20,000,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
24,000,000

Options

Description
up to a 5 year extension 1+1+1+1+1

Renewal

Description
annual extensions up to a total of 5 years

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
cost
Type
cost
Description
this is included in the procurement documentation

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
45
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
Please see procurement documentation

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
55
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
21 Aug 2030, 23:59
Starts
22 Aug 2025, 00:00
Max Extent Date
21 Aug 2035, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
64120000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Courier services

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Entry 2
Id
009496-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
14 Mar 2025, 15:37

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PYMN-2374-JNRY
Name
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKI32
Country
GB
Locality
London
Postal Code
W21NY
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
St Mary's Hospital, Praed Street

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - central government

Identifier

Id
PYMN-2374-JNRY
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Name
nigel weatherhead
Telephone
07867538031

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · London · UKI32 · W21NY · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. ocds-h6vhtk-04ed6f-2025-03-14T15:37:39ZTender notice on Find a Tender ·