Food Standards Agency · Awarded contract
Awarded

Provision of Nationwide Courier Service for Biological Sample Transport by Food Standards Agency

Awarded 30 Jun 2023

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Awarded30 Jun 2023
Value£823,342.82
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryTransport & Logistics
Expires in 1y 8mo5y term, 67% elapsed
Awarded 30 June 2023Expires 29 June 2028

The Food Standards Agency awarded a contract to TOPSPEED COURIERS LIMITED for the provision of a nationwide courier service to transport biological samples from FSA approved establishments in England and Wales to laboratories for analysis in England and Scotland.

The contract value is £823,342.82.

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