Buyer Name: ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY
Buyer Address: Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street, London, UKI32, SW1P 4DF, United Kingdom
Contact Email: network.procurement@defra.gov.uk
International Specialist Courier Services
Buyer Contact Info
Buyer Name: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Status
complete
complete
Procedure
direct
direct
Value
35000.0 GBP
35000.0 GBP
Published
16 Apr 2025, 07:29
16 Apr 2025, 07:29
Deadline
n/a
n/a
Contract Start
30 Apr 2025, 23:00
30 Apr 2025, 23:00
Contract End
31 Mar 2026, 22:59
31 Mar 2026, 22:59
Category
n/a
n/a
CPV
64120000 - Courier services
64120000 - Courier services
Region
n/a
n/a
Awarded To
PDP Courier Services Ltd. (CRYOPDP), GTS ENTERPRISES T/A WORLDNET SHIPPING
PDP Courier Services Ltd. (CRYOPDP), GTS ENTERPRISES T/A WORLDNET SHIPPING
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Description
The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) Vets and Labs require the transport of animal samples globally. These samples are classed as hazardous and fall into two categories: - Category A (an infectious substance capable of causing permanent disability or fatal disease in animals or humans) - Category B (an infectious substance that does not meet the criteria for Cat A). Two separate contracts will be awarded, one for Category A and one for Category B.
Linked Documents
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Opportunity Context
Lots
Lot 1 Status: complete
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
Documents
Document Description: Not published
Awards
Award Title: International Specialist Courier Services
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