Tender

Import & Export Services (1)

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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Tender

16 Feb 2021 at 14:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter is initiating a tender for Import & Export Services, with an estimated contract value based on a maximum three-year term. This procurement falls within the cargo handling and storage services industry and is expected to commence with contract awards in April 2021. The tender will close on 19 March 2021, and the resulting contract will start on 5 April 2021 and run for one year, with options to extend for additional years if agreed upon. The services required include customs agency operations, with delivery expected across various regions, including the British Overseas Territories and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in customs services, freight transportation, and related logistics solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, particularly those with experience in customs brokerage, freight transport agency services, and cargo handling. Given that the University is seeking a full range of customs services, businesses with expertise in these areas stand to benefit from the lengthy engagement period and the potential for contract renewals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Import & Export Services (1)

Notice Description

The University is seeking to appoint a customs agency to provide the full range of customs services for importing & exporting goods. The stated highest contract value is an estimate based on a maximum contract term of 3 years (including contract extensions). The true cost of the University's requirements isn't known; more information about historical expenditure is given in the tender document. The University is seeking to award a contract in April 2021. The contract term is 1 year from the start date with an option to extend twice for 1 year periods commencing from the anniversary of the original start date; subject to agreement of both parties.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-640dd6e7-77fa-4d1c-aa49-521a1e05aedd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51bbf8e3-2476-4871-a180-4bccf7c392c5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

63100000 - Cargo handling and storage services

63521000 - Freight transport agency services

63523000 - Port and forwarding agency services

64100000 - Post and courier services

79223000 - Custom broker services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Apr 2021 - 4 Apr 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Further Information

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