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Tender: International Specialist Courier Services for APHA – Secure Transport of Infectious Substances

Released 11 months ago

Closed14 Nov 2025

Est. valueEstimate£50K to £780K

LocationUnited Kingdom

AgencyANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY

SourceFind a Tender

CategoryTransport & Logistics

Submissions closedClosed Fri, 14 Nov 2025

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The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is seeking a supplier for secure, time-critical collection and international delivery of approximately 2,000 consignments per year (volumes indicative) containing high-risk materials classified as Category A and Category B. Consignments must be transported across the UK (including Northern Ireland) and to destinations in Europe, Non-EU countries and other international locations. Suppliers must hold appropriate licences for transporting infectious substances, manage chilled and dry ice shipments, provide import services and navigate complex customs clearance procedures.

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