Tender

Providing Warehouse, Freight & Logistics Services to British High Commission in New Delhi

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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Tender

05 Feb 2019 at 09:13

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is seeking tenders for "Providing Warehouse, Freight & Logistics Services" at the British High Commission in New Delhi. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically relating to warehouse management systems and freight transport agency services. The tender is currently active, with submissions due by 18th February 2019. The contract period will commence on 4th March 2019 and run until 3rd March 2021. This opportunity employs an open procurement method, allowing varied participation from interested suppliers.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focusing on logistics, warehousing, and freight services, as the requirements involve comprehensive inventory management, transportation coordination, and goods clearance through customs. Businesses that are adept at handling logistics tasks and familiar with the operational protocols of governmental organisations would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. By successfully securing this contract, suppliers may not only increase their revenue but also gain credibility through association with a prominent government entity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Providing Warehouse, Freight & Logistics Services to British High Commission in New Delhi

Notice Description

The contractor will be required to provide the following services - 1. On receiving prior notification from Authority, the contractor needs to clear the goods through customs, off-load the goods (with Estates Team supervision) at the warehouse, complete a local inventory for stock control and store the goods in a dry, humidity controlled, secure location. 2. Post that, whenever the authority requires, the contracted firm needs to take out the goods called for from the warehouse and bring them to either the BHC compound or one of the off-compound properties. The shipment needs to be inventoried. 3. Once at the location, the contracted firm needs to move the new furnishings to the location, under Estates Team supervision; place them in position, remove packaging and then take the old furnishings back to the transport. The old materiel going onto the contracted firm's transport needs to be inventoried. 4. The process will be repeated up-to four times a day, depending on time availability. 5. Once completed, the old furnishings are to be taken back to the to the warehouse and checked in. 6. When the whole process is complete, the old furnishing are to be auctioned off. 7. Once all furnishings have been replaced, the warehouse arrangements are then reviewed with a view to keeping it working for the day to day storage of the BHCs slow moving bulk stores. 8. The requirement for the other services will continue as per Authority's requirement till the end of the contracted period. Additional information: In order to be considered for this project it and receive pre-qualification and/or tender information it is necessary that you register your company (including any relevant information requested) on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office Procurement Portal, e-Bravo. Failure to do this will mean your company may not receive a Tender; no tenders will be issued via open e-mail. Project 2129, ITT 2837: Providing Warehouse, Freight & Logistics Services to British High Commission in New Delhi How to apply in this Project: 1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register. - Accept the terms and conditions and click "continue" - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click "Save" when complete - you will shortly receive an e-mail with your unique password (please keep this secure). 2. Login to the portal with the username/password - Click on the relevant Invitation to Tender (ITT) to access the content - You can now access any attachments by clicking the "Settings and Buyer Attachments" in the "Actions" box; Responding to the ITT - You can choose to "Reply" or "Reject" (please give a reason if rejecting) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek clarification - Note the deadline for completion, - There may be a mixture of online & offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available), You must then publish your reply using the publish button in the "Actions" box on the left-hand side of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the the online help or contact the eTendering help desk. Potential Providers should answer all questions as accurately and concisely as possible in the same order as the questions are presented. Where a question is not relevant to the Potential Provider's organisation, this should be indicated, with an explanation. Where attachments are requested to be submitted within the electronic PQQ/ITT, these shall be submitted in a PDF format (Adobe or similar). PQQ/ITT or Bids not submitted via the FCO's eProcurement portal will not be considered.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-73257b1d-afa3-43f4-9980-25953f0604fd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac94b663-bfa1-464f-a943-d6a3af0b4e20
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

42965100 - Warehouse management system

63521000 - Freight transport agency services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Mar 2019 - 3 Mar 2021 2-3 years
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
FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEW DELHI
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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