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Import and Customs Clearance for the Moderna Vaccine into the UK

BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "Import and Customs Clearance for the Moderna Vaccine into the UK" is managed by the Business Energy and Industrial Strategy, located at 1 Victoria Street, London, England. This procurement falls within the Transport Services category and was initiated through a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, as part of the Framework RM6074 Lot 8 for Logistics and Warehousing Solutions. The tender period ended on 31 March 2021, and the current contract commenced on 1 April 2021, with a term set to conclude on 31 December 2021.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for growth within the logistics and transportation sectors, particularly for larger companies with expertise in customs clearance and vaccine logistics. Businesses that can navigate the regulatory landscape and offer efficient import services would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders of a similar nature. The scope of work associated with such critical healthcare supplies underscores the importance of reliable performance, creating avenues for businesses to enhance their capabilities and service offerings in this high-demand area.

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Notice Title

Import and Customs Clearance for the Moderna Vaccine into the UK

Notice Description

Procured via Framework RM6074 Lot 8 - Logistics and Warehousing Solutions, Design and Support Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-41b6b3c9-4348-4b20-84c2-13b5e06352ab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7167ab44-a5f9-468c-87ea-cd0a581655bb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0ET
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

KUEHNE + NAGEL

KUEHNE NAGEL

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