Contract awardedMedical courier

UoD-EFM158-TC-2026 - NTRL Sample Transport

The contractor will provide secure transport for suspected controlled drug samples between four Scottish locations (Glasgow, Dundee, Aberdeen, and Edinburgh) and a central forensic laboratory. Services must adhere to strict legal and security protocols regarding the handling and transit of controlled substances, requiring compliance with specific Home Office guidance and relevant drug legislation.

Awarded value
£110k
As published
Published
1 May 2026
Awarded
31 August 2026
Eagle Couriers
Contract length
35 months
Ends 15 August 2029

What the contract covers

Services contract

Provision of secure, compliant, and time-sensitive courier and transport services for the movement of sensitive forensic and controlled drug samples.

  • Provide secure, compliant, and time-sensitive transport services in support of the NTRL’s operational function

Terms and requirements

Contract type
Services contract
Procedure
Open procedure
Initial term
36 months
Contract dates
31 August 2026 to 15 August 2029
Certifications asked for
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002, Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment Regulations 2009, Home Office Guidance on Transporting Controlled Drugs, Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Not stated
Category
Services
CPV codes
64120000, 33600000

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University of Dundee

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Cite this contract

Link
https://bidskim.com/tender/3556542/uod-efm158-tc-2026-ntrl-sample-transport
Buyer reference
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Open contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000830915
Last checked
5 November 2026

University of Dundee. UoD-EFM158-TC-2026 - NTRL Sample Transport. Contract award, 1 May 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/3556542/uod-efm158-tc-2026-ntrl-sample-transport (accessed 5 November 2026).