Blood donations are collected from collection clinics each evening and transported to the National Blood Centre. Samples and other materials associated with the blood donations are also transport
About This Opportunity
Award by Irish Blood Transfusion Service (Ireland, transport & logistics): Blood donations are. Awarded to | First Direct Medical Couriers (EUR 425K, Feb 2023).
This is a services contract in the transport and logistics sector. Located in Ireland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of EUR 470,000.
Published through ireland_etenders_csv, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the transport and logistics sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
Spend Category: Travel and HR Services. Procedure: Open Procedure. Competition Type: Bespoke. Threshold: OJEU. Duration: 36 months. Bids received: 3.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from ireland_etenders_csv and was originally published on November 19, 2022. Last refreshed 3 days ago. Reference: 228173. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Irish Blood Transfusion Service
Irish Blood Transfusion Service has issued 113 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 108 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Health & Medical, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for Ireland. Notices are distributed via ireland_etenders_csv, TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU), and eTenders - Ireland Public Procurement. Most recent publication: May 23, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
How much was the contract awarded for?
| First Direct Medical Couriers was awarded the contract for €425,080. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in Ireland. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit ireland_etenders_csv to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 228173 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to | First Direct Medical Couriers. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Irish Blood Transfusion Service in Ireland. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Transport & Logistics sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
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