BETAThis is a new independent transparency project, not an official government website. The data is sourced from public registers and may contain errors, so always verify against the official source. If you find a problem, please report it here.
Loading contract…
Purchase of International Specialist Courier Services for APHA | UKGovscan
Loading contract…
AWARDEDProcurement termination notice (UK12) · ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCYRef ocds-h6vhtk-054f3f
Purchase of International Specialist Courier Services for APHA
Save Track Track buyer
Contract Value
£955,000
excluding VAT · £1,146,000 including VAT · Above the relevant threshold
Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) require a specialist courier supplier to manage the secure, time-critical collection and international delivery of approximately 2,000 consignments per year. While these volumes are indicative and cannot be guaranteed, the consignments include high-risk materials classified as Category A (UN2814 & UN2900) and Category B (UN3373), which must be transported both within the UK (including Northern Ireland) and globally, covering Europe, Non-EU countries, and other international destinations. Due to the specialist nature of the consignments, the suppliers must hold appropriate licenses for the transportation of infectious substances, manage chilled and dry ice shipments, provide import services, and navigate complex customs clearance procedures.
This procurement was divided into 1 lots, each awarded separately.
Lots
1
Combined Lot Value
£955,000
Lot
Value
Status
Lot 1
Feb 2026 – Mar 2028
£955,000
cancelled
Award criteria
Weightings from the notice.
Technical Evaluation
Commercial Evaluation(price)
Key Dates
Published
13 October 2025
Tender Open
-
Tender Deadline
14 November 2025
Award Date
-
Contract Start
-
Contract End
-
Planned term
1 February 2026 – 31 March 2028 · may extend to 31 March 2030
Extension option
Extensions will be subject to service demand and satisfactory contract performance.
Procurement Details
Method
Open — any supplier may bid
Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Route to market
Restricted or negotiated
Main category
Services
Category
Courier services
Delivery location
UK
Open under
WTO Government Procurement Agreement
Buyer Reference
P-35795
Legal Basis
Procurement Act 2023
CPV Codes
64120000 – Courier services; 64121000 – Multi-modal courier services; 64100000 – Post and courier services; 60411000 – Scheduled airmail transport services; 60400000 – Air transport services; 64113000 – Postal services related to parcels; 60000000 – Transport services (excl. Waste transport); 60161000 – Parcel transport services; 64121200 – Parcel delivery services; 64110000 – Postal services; 64121100 – Mail delivery services; 60421000 – Non-scheduled airmail transport services