Contract award · 19 Dec 2025

APHA Domestic Specialist Courier Service for 2026 (Direct Award)

Animal and Plant Health Agency awarded “APHA Domestic Specialist Courier Service for 2026 (Direct Award)” to Topspeed Couriers Limited for £3.6m.

Postal & telecoms services London

BuyerAnimal and Plant Health Agency

Value £3.6m

WinnerTopspeed Couriers Limited SME

Competition with a shortlist

Competitive procedure with a selection stage: suppliers were shortlisted before being invited to bid.

Buyer: Animal and Plant Health Agency · Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
Supplier: Topspeed Couriers Limited SME
Value: £3,600,000
Procedure: Call-off from a framework agreement
Sector: Postal & telecoms services · Courier services (CPV 64120000)
Region: London
Official notice: View on Contracts Finder
Timeline: Contract date19 Dec 2025

Published13 Jan 2026Published 25 days after the contract date

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APHA Domestic Specialist Courier Service for 2026 (Direct Award)

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