Buyer Name: University Hospitals Plymouth
Buyer Address: Derriford Road, Plymouth, UKK41, PL6 8DH, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Tracie Dawson
Contact Email: traciedawson@nhs.net
Contact Telephone: 07825 230403
PPSA - Pharmacy Logistics Service
Buyer Contact Info
Status
active
active
Procedure
open
open
Value
5003892.0 GBP
Gross: 6004670.4 GBP
5003892.0 GBP
Gross: 6004670.4 GBP
Published
06 Feb 2026, 11:30
06 Feb 2026, 11:30
Deadline
23 Mar 2026, 12:00
23 Mar 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
n/a
Contract End
n/a
n/a
Category
services
services
CPV
64120000 - Courier services
64120000 - Courier services
Region
n/a
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
n/a
Official Source
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Description
The supply of Pharmacy Logistics service provision that spans the transportation and distribution of pharmaceutical medicines and devices requiring special handling to NHS Trust customers throughout the United Kingdom, this is mainly across the South West region but will include deliveries outside of the region. Participating trusts include: • Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust • Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust • Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust • Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust • North Bristol NHS Trust • University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust • Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust • Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust • University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
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Opportunity Context
More Information Links
External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010860-2026
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lots
Lot Title: Regular and Pre-planned Activity
Lot Description: Regular and pre-planned activity spanning all regular and long-distance transportation of medicines
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Value: GBP 3,666,400.00
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 4,399,680.00
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-06-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 1 Contract End: 2030-05-31T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Service & Operational (45%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Net Zero & Social Value (10%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Financial (45%)
Lot Title: Regular activity (Tail Lift)
Lot Description: To transport pharmaceutical medicines on behalf of North Bristol NHS Trust to and from a warehouse
Lot 2 Status: active
Lot 2 Value: GBP 393,120.00
Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 471,744.00
Lot 2 Contract Start: 2026-06-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 2 Contract End: 2030-05-31T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Service & Operational (45%)
Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Net Zero & Social Value (10%)
Lot 2 Award Criterion (price): Financial (45%)
Lot Title: Ad-hoc
Lot Description: Ad Hoc activity
Lot 3 Status: active
Lot 3 Value: GBP 944,372.00
Lot 3 Value (Gross): GBP 1,133,246.40
Lot 3 Contract Start: 2026-06-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 3 Contract End: 2030-05-31T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 3 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Service & Operational (90%)
Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Net Zero & Social Value (10%)
Documents
Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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