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Specialist Transport Services DPS (Pharmacy and Pathology) 2020

This dynamic purchasing system covers the collection and delivery of infectious substances, diagnostic specimens, and pharmaceutical products across the UK, including international transit. Services include ad-hoc and scheduled same-day or next-day transport, requiring adherence to Good Distribution Practice (GDP) standards, temperature monitoring, and strict security protocols for controlled substances.

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Awarded value
£3m
As published
Published
13 July 2026
Awarded
20 December 2025
QE Facilities Ltd, CitySprint, DHL and 11 more
Contract length
Not stated

What the contract covers

Specialist transport service

Provision of specialist medical transport services for pathology specimens, biological substances, pharmaceutical products, and controlled drugs for healthcare organisations.

  • Transport of infectious substances, diagnostic specimens and other biological substances across the UK, potentially to premises outside the UK
  • Transport of pharmaceutical products, controlled drugs and medical equipment across the UK, potentially outside the UK, in accordance with Good Distribution Practice (GDP) Standards
LotEstimated valueSMEs
Specialist Transport Services for Infectious Substances, Diagnostic Specimens and Other Biological SubstancesNot statedNot stated
Pharmaceutical and Controlled Drugs Specialist Transport ServicesNot statedNot stated

Terms and requirements

Contract type
Specialist transport service
Certifications asked for
None stated
Lots
2
Suitable for SMEs
Not stated
Category
Services
CPV codes
60000000, 60180000, 85111800, 85149000

Services in this contract

Lifecycle

  1. Published
  2. Contract awardedto QE Facilities Ltd, CitySprint, DHL and 11 more
  3. Contract starts
  4. Contract endsEnd date not published
The buyer

HealthTrust Europe

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The suppliers

QE Facilities Ltd

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CitySprint

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DHL

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Cite this contract

Link
https://bidskim.com/tender/3637392/specialist-transport-services-dps-pharmacy-and-pathology-2020
Buyer reference
Not published
Last checked
4 November 2026

HealthTrust Europe. Specialist Transport Services DPS (Pharmacy and Pathology) 2020. Contract award, 13 July 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/3637392/specialist-transport-services-dps-pharmacy-and-pathology-2020 (accessed 4 November 2026).