TPS Healthcare Group

What TPS Healthcare Group does

TPS Healthcare Group Limited is a UK-based specialist third-party logistics provider serving the healthcare, pharmaceutical, and medical device sectors, operating from MHRA-accredited facilities in Cumbernauld (Scotland) and Measham (England). Founded around 1990 and now part of the DCC Vital healthcare group, the company runs six integrated service lines: pharmaceuticals logistics with cold chain and controlled drug handling; exclusive UK distribution of Haemodialysis and Renal Replacement Therapy fluids; emergency planning stock with dual-site rapid deployment; scheduled medical and surgical device deliveries to the majority of NHS and private hospitals; High-Cost Tariff Excluded Devices (HCTED) supply with Wavemark RFID tracking to point of use; and theatre pack inventory management with daily delivery. Its operational platform is anchored on SAP ERP for order processing, batch traceability, and demand/inventory planning, with Wavemark RFID cabinets providing automated stock receipting and patient-level device traceability, complemented by EDI, GHX, and Pagero integrations with full Peppol compliance.

TPS generates revenue through managed-service logistics contracts with NHS bodies and with international pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers, operating as an approved managed service provider under NHS Supply Chain and NHS Shared Business Services framework agreements. Pricing is quote-based and tailored to customer requirements, with no public disclosure of rates. The go-to-market motion is enterprise field sales into NHS Trusts and manufacturer partners, supplemented by framework-based procurement channels and direct delivery to hospitals and patient homes for renal dialysis consumables. Notable long-standing partnerships include Wavemark (since 2012), Nipro Medical UK, Teleflex, Medline, Bowmed Ibisqus (12+ years), and joint go-to-market with Omnicell for medication management integration.

The business is structurally anchored by regulatory licenses (MHRA accreditation, Wholesale Dealers Authorisation, Good Distribution Practice certification, Home Office Licence for controlled drugs) and ISO 9001/14001 certifications that constitute a meaningful barrier to entry for UK pharmaceutical and medical device logistics. The HCTED managed service, launched in April 2021, represents the most significant recent product expansion, integrating RFID-driven real-time visibility with point-of-use daily delivery into major NHS Trusts. No revenue figures, headcount growth data, or funding rounds are publicly disclosed, and the company operates as a privately held subsidiary within the DCC Vital diversified group.

Name

TPS Healthcare Group

Legal name

The TPS Healthcare Group Ltd

Website

https://tpshealthcare.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TPS Healthcare Group is a UK specialist third-party logistics provider operating from MHRA-accredited facilities in Scotland and England, delivering pharmaceutical, medical device, renal dialysis, HCTED, and theatre pack supply chain services to NHS trusts, private hospitals, and international manufacturers under NHS framework agreements.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Cumbernauld

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Third-Party Logistics Services: TPS Healthcare generates revenue through providing comprehensive logistics services including warehousing, distribution, inventory management, and supply chain solutions to healthcare providers, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and medical device suppliers. Services span pharmaceuticals, renal dialysis, medical/surgical supplies, high-value devices, theatre packs, and emergency planning.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

TPS Healthcare Group is a B2B third-party logistics provider that delivers pharmaceutical warehousing and distribution, renal dialysis fluid supply (as exclusive UK distributor of Haemodialysis and RRT fluids), medical and surgical device distribution, HCTED point-of-use delivery, theatre pack inventory management, and emergency planning stock services to NHS Trusts, private hospitals, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and medical device suppliers. Services are operated from dual MHRA-accredited warehouse facilities in Scotland and England under NHS Supply Chain and SBS framework agreements.

Product overview

TPS Healthcare Group provides a logistics platform for the UK healthcare market serving healthcare providers, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and medical/surgical device suppliers. The core offering consists of six integrated service lines: (1) Pharmaceuticals Logistics — MHRA-accredited secure storage, cold chain, and controlled drug handling; (2) Renal Dialysis — exclusive distributor of Haemodialysis and RRT fluids with home delivery capability; (3) Emergency Planning — dual-site secure bulk storage with rapid deployment; (4) Medical & Surgical — scheduled NHS/private hospital deliveries with kit/ward assembly; (5) High Value Devices (HCTED) — RFID-tracked delivery to point of use with Wavemark system providing patient-level traceability; and (6) Theatre Packs — inventory planning and daily delivery to simplify theatre scheduling. All services are governed by SAP ERP and operate from MHRA-accredited facilities in Cumbernauld and Measham.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pharmaceuticals Logistics Service Secure storage, full batch traceability, and cold chain options for pharmaceutical manufacturers from licensed warehouse facilities. Includes temperature-controlled vehicle fleet, controlled drug cages, and MHRA accreditation. Targets NHS and private hospital pharmacy and procurement teams.
• Renal Dialysis Distribution Service Exclusive UK distribution of Haemodialysis and Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) fluids for international manufacturers, serving NHS renal clinics and private providers. Includes consumables 'one-stop shop' service, home deliveries to NHS patients, and 24/7 emergency ring-fenced stock.
• Emergency Planning Stock Service Secure bulk storage of pharmaceuticals, vaccines, renal fluids, and medical devices with immediate access and rapid deployment capability. Dual warehouse facilities in England and Scotland reduce risk; includes chilled (+2 to +4C) and frozen (-20 to -40C) cold chain storage.
• Medical & Surgical Delivery Service Scheduled delivery service to the majority of NHS and Private hospitals in the UK for medical and surgical supplies. Includes storage capacity reservation, SAP ERP visibility, supplier ERP integration, backhaul services, kit assembly, and ward assembly with department labelling.
• High Value Devices (HCTED) Service Manages and tracks High-Cost Tariff Excluded Devices (HCTED) through the extended supply chain to point of use. Provides 'white glove' delivery, RFID item tracking via Wavemark cabinets, single-unit daily picking, and full NHS England HCTED compliance via NHS Supply Chain framework.
• Theatre Packs Service Improves stock availability and reduces cost by eliminating the need for hospitals to stock large volumes of expensive, bulky theatre packs. Includes inventory planning (SAP and customer forecast analysis), pack revision management, batch tracking, KPI reporting, and EDI/GHX/Pagero IT connectivity.

Quantifiable outcome

• Significant sales in 2021 of over £2M from NHS Scotland recycling initiative, contributing to manufacturing greenhouse gas emission reduction equivalent to over 330 tonnes of CO2e
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers27 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• WaveMarkcoreTechnology or IntegrationTPS Healthcare has been WaveMark's support partner in the UK since 2012. WaveMark provides RFID technology and inventory management solutions that TPS integrates into their HCTED supply chain services, enabling real-time stock visibility and patient-level traceability.
• Nipro Medical UK LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTPS Healthcare is the exclusive logistics partner of choice for Nipro Medical UK Ltd, providing professional services based on extensive experience and specialist understanding of UK healthcare dynamics.
• TeleflexcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeleflex has engaged TPS Healthcare as a strategic partner for customer support and delivery of products. TPS's customer-facing approach and local distribution services enable Teleflex to meet healthcare provider and patient needs.
• MedlinecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTPS Healthcare works with Medline as a 3PL partner to deliver specialized logistics services for key customers, consistently providing great service and ensuring customer satisfaction.
• EPIC MedicalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTPS Healthcare provides distribution partnership for EPIC Medical, a small family-run business, handling day-to-day order handling, warehousing and logistics professionally.
• WavemarkcoreTechnology or IntegrationWavemark system underpins TPS Healthcare's HCTED solution, providing full visibility of stock throughout the extended supply chain and patient-level traceability. Stock automatically receipted when devices are placed in Wavemark cabinets.
• GHXcoreTechnology or IntegrationTPS Healthcare interfaces with GHX for data exchange platforms and is fully Peppol compliant for healthcare supply chain connectivity.
• PagerocoreTechnology or IntegrationTPS Healthcare is configured to integrate with Pagero for electronic document exchange and invoicing.
• NHS Supply ChaincoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTPS Healthcare processes HCTED orders via NHS Supply Chain framework, allowing NHS Trusts to benefit from TPS's bespoke service while achieving full compliance with NHSE HCTED programme.
• NHS Shared Business ServicescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTPS Healthcare holds SBS framework agreement for fully compliant route to supply NHS Trusts in England.
• Fresenius KabicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPharmaceutical partner for 3rd party distribution services including emergency planning stock capabilities.
• B BrauncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPharmaceutical distribution partner for UK healthcare market.
• BaxtercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for pharmaceutical and renal fluid distribution services.
• Johnson & JohnsoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMedical and surgical device distribution partner for UK hospital network.
• Bowmed IbisquscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorClose partnership spanning 12+ years built on trust, mutual respect, good communication, flexibility and patient-focused service delivery.
• OmnicellcoreTechnology or IntegrationCombined Omnicell's medication management systems with TPS Healthcare's dependable supply chain service to support hospitals in driving efficiencies and improving patient safety.
• Cardinal HealthcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMedical device and pharmaceutical distribution partner.
• MedtroniccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHigh-value medical device distribution partner.
• Boston ScientificcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMedical device supply chain partner for UK market.
• Fannin HealthcareminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealthcare distribution partner operating under DCC Vital group.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Marken (UPS Healthcare): UPS Healthcare's clinical and pharma logistics arm offering time-sensitive medical supply chain solutions globally. Potential competitor for high-value, time-critical device and pharmaceutical flows into UK hospitals.
• Geodis (Healthcare): Global supply chain operator with a healthcare division offering temperature-controlled pharma distribution and medical device logistics. Larger incumbent competing for inbound UK flows from global manufacturers.
• DHL Supply Chain (Life Sciences & Healthcare): Global 3PL with dedicated Life Sciences & Healthcare division offering pharma warehousing, cold chain, and medical device distribution. Most direct large-scale competitor for NHS, pharmaceutical, and medical device flows that TPS currently handles.
• Yusen Logistics (Healthcare): Global logistics provider with a Healthcare vertical offering pharma warehousing, cold chain, and hospital distribution. Established UK presence competing for the same medical device and pharma principals.
• XPO Logistics (Life Sciences): Large European 3PL with a dedicated Life Sciences vertical providing GDP-compliant warehousing and multi-temperature distribution. Competes for pharma and medical device distribution contracts in the UK and Europe.
• Kuehne+Nagel (Life Sciences & Healthcare): Global logistics provider with a dedicated Life Sciences & Healthcare vertical offering GDP-compliant warehousing, cold chain, and medical device distribution. Competes for the same Medtronic/Boston Scientific/J&J volumes.

Direct peers

• Bomi Group: Italy-headquartered specialist logistics provider for medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and biotech, with growing UK presence. Direct comparable for high-value device distribution and HCTED-type services.
• Movianto: European specialist pharma and healthcare 3PL offering GDP-compliant warehousing, cold chain, and multi-country distribution. Direct comparable in scope to TPS's pharmaceutical and medical device logistics offering.
• Alloga UK: UK pre-wholesale pharmaceutical distributor providing warehousing, order processing, and nationwide delivery to pharmacies and hospitals. Closest UK domestic peer to TPS's pharmaceutical distribution service line.
• Mawdsleys (Uniphar): UK healthcare distributor and pre-wholesaler serving pharma manufacturers with warehousing, distribution, and value-added services. Direct comparable for TPS's pharmaceutical logistics and NHS supply operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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