UN3373
GDP Certified Handling
Chain of Custody
GDP-Certified Handling • East Midlands

Medical logistics built for
clinical integrity

UN3373-compliant transport of pathology samples, pharmacy assets, and urgent medical deliveries. Purpose-built for GP surgeries, pharmacies, and clinics who cannot afford a broken chain of custody.

GDP Certified Handling
UN3373 Compliant Packaging
Documented Chain of Custody
GDP-Certified Handling
UN3373 Compliant Packaging
Documented Chain of Custody
ICO Registered
DBS Checked

Specialist medical transport,
not a parcel service

Every asset we transport demands regulatory precision. From blood samples to clinical trial materials, our services are engineered around compliance, not convenience.

Pathology Logistics

Secure, time-critical transport of laboratory specimens, blood products, and diagnostic samples between collection points, laboratories, and NHS trusts. Every consignment is transported in UN3373-compliant packaging with a documented chain of custody, ensuring sample integrity and auditability from collection to analysis.

UN3373 Chain of Custody Time-Critical

Pharmacy & Clinical Trials

GDP-aligned distribution of medications, controlled drugs, and clinical trial materials for pharmacies, hospitals, and research facilities. Our documented chain of custody and GDP-aligned processes safeguard the integrity of pharmaceutical assets throughout the entire delivery lifecycle.

GDP Aligned Chain of Custody Auditable

Dedicated Routes & Ad-Hoc

Whether you need a scheduled daily collection route or an urgent same-day ad-hoc transfer, we operate with equal rigour. Dedicated routes provide reliability for routine operations, while our ad-hoc service handles time-sensitive, unplanned medical transport needs across the East Midlands.

Scheduled Same-Day East Midlands

We mitigate your risk
of non-compliance

When a generic courier mishandles a pathology sample, the consequences fall on your organisation: failed audits, voided results, regulatory scrutiny. We exist so that never happens.

Every process we follow is designed to give procurement managers and clinic administrators one thing: absolute confidence that sensitive medical assets arrive intact, documented, and compliant.

UN3373 Packaging

The international standard for transporting Category B biological substances. Every consignment is packaged to UN3373 requirements with tamper-evident sealing and full documentation. No guesswork, no shortcuts.

GDP Certification

Good Distribution Practice is the quality standard that governs pharmaceutical transport. Our director holds a verified GDP certificate, ensuring every delivery meets the regulatory framework your organisation is audited against.

Chain of Custody

Every handover, every timestamp. Documented and auditable. When inspectors ask for proof, you'll have it. Our chain of custody process provides the evidentiary trail your compliance team requires.

From enquiry to first collection
in under 48 hours

We've designed our onboarding to respect how busy clinical teams operate. No lengthy procurement cycles for initial consultation.

1

Initial Consultation

Tell us your transport requirements: volume, frequency, specimen types, and locations. We assess the scope within one working day.

2

Compliance Mapping

We map your regulatory requirements to our service protocols, confirming UN3373 packaging specs and GDP documentation needs.

3

Service Agreement

A clear Service Level Agreement tailored to your organisation's operational rhythm, covering scheduled routes, response times, and escalation procedures.

4

Operational Launch

Collections begin. Every consignment is tracked and documented with a complete chain of custody record.

EAST MIDLANDS
Leicester
Nottingham
Derby
Northampton
Lincoln
Loughborough
Kettering
Corby

Exclusively serving the
East Midlands

We don't spread thin. By focusing exclusively on the East Midlands, we guarantee rapid response times, deep local knowledge, and the operational consistency your clinical teams rely on. Our base of operations in Leicester positions us centrally across the region.

Same-Day Response across the East Midlands, subject to availability
Leicester Centrally based for optimal regional reach

Trusted to handle urgent
NHSBT tissue and cells deliveries

VCL Medical is trusted to transport sealed, tamper-evident NHSBT tissue and cells consignments under full chain of custody, the same standard of handling we apply to every medical delivery we make.

Sealed NHSBT tissue and cells consignment prepared for urgent courier transport under chain of custody

Sealed NHSBT tissue and cells consignment, handled under full chain of custody.

Ready to secure your
chain of custody?

Whether you're an NHS procurement manager or a private clinic administrator, we'd welcome the opportunity to discuss how VCL Medical can strengthen your medical logistics compliance.