Purchase of International Specialist Courier Services for APHA
APHA needs a courier to handle around 2,000 consignments yearly, mostly high-risk biological materials (UN-classified infectious substances). Work covers UK collection and delivery plus global distribution to Europe and non-EU countries.
- Closed14 November 2025
- Value£955k
- BuyerANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY
- WhereUK including Northern Ireland, Europe, non-EU countries, and global destinations
- CategoryIT, software & telecoms, Transport & vehicles
- RegionUK-wide
You'll want to look if you hold licenses for transporting infectious substances and have experience with UN-classified biological materials and complex international customs procedures.
You'll need
- License for transportation of infectious substances (UN2814, UN2900, UN3373)
- Capability for chilled and dry ice shipments
- Import services and customs clearance expertise
- Secure, time-critical handling procedures
Might not suit a small firm
- it needs coverage across the whole UK