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APHA Domestic Specialist Courier Service for 2026 (Direct Award)

Animal and Plant Health Agency

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Animal and Plant Health Agency

Buyer Address: Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street, London, SW1P 4DF, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Defra Group Commercial

Contact Email: procurement@defra.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
selective
Value
3600000.0 GBP
Published
13 Jan 2026, 11:06
Deadline
15 Dec 2025, 12:00
Contract Start
01 Jan 2026, 00:00
Contract End
31 Jan 2027, 23:59
Category
services
CPV
64120000 - Courier services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Topspeed Couriers Limited
Official Source
Open Contracts Finder

Description

APHA Domestic Specialist Courier Service for 2026 (Direct Award)

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Opportunity Context

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