Tender

DHSC International Freight and Logistics Solutions

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC - LOGISTICS BUY)

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Tender

27 May 2021 at 11:49

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is currently conducting a multi-lot tender titled "DHSC International Freight and Logistics Solutions" for the provision of international freight and logistics services to facilitate the import and export of medical products. This procurement process, classified under transport services (excluding waste transport), is taking place in London, with a total estimated contract value of up to GBP 382 million. The tender is set to conclude on 29 June 2021, with an initial contract period beginning on 1 September 2021 and extending for up to 12 months. It includes four lots: air charter, sea freight, rail freight, and international warehousing, each with defined financial allocations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in logistics and transportation services. Companies with expertise in air charter, sea freight, rail logistics, and warehousing are well-suited to participate. The contracts are structured as zero-volume commitment contracts, allowing flexibility for new entrants to secure opportunities in a competitive landscape. Businesses are encouraged to prepare their proposals diligently, as an open procurement method is being used, enabling broad participation from qualified bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC International Freight and Logistics Solutions

Notice Description

The contracting authority is tendering a multi-lot procurement for the provision of international freight and logistics services to support the import and export of medical products to and from global locations. The procurement will be composed of four lots: air charter, sea freight, rail freight and international warehousing. The total contract value is estimated to be up to GBP 382 000 000. The contract value split by lot is as follows: Lot A - Air Charter Services - PS248m Lot B - Sea Freight Services - PS66m Lot C - Rail Freight Services - PS62m Lot D - International Warehousing Services - PS6m These will be zero-volume commitment contracts. Each contract will be for an initial 12-month period with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months in multiples of 3-month increments where the value of the contract has not been exhausted in the first 12 months. The authority will inform the successful supplier no less than 3 months before end of contract term on any decision to extend the contract. The contracting authority is using the Department of Health and Social Care Atamis eTendering system to manage the tender. Information relating to the tender is available within Atamis. Select this link to access the Atamis system: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Select 'Opportunities' and then select the DHSC International Freight and Logistics Solutions opportunity. A document that sets out the process can be selected from the opportunity at the 'View Documents' area. If you wish to register an interest, if you have not done so already, register your organisation as a supplier from here https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Once registered, press the 'Register Interest' to login and register your interest. Once you have registered your interest, you may submit clarification requests. Correspondence must be through Atamis. The deadline for clarification questions is 07/06/2021. The correct deadline for submissions via the Atamis system is 29 June 2021 11:00.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-80b64ac8-9f2f-42c5-a8b4-f1d2456e4126
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b3e946d-c00a-441d-829f-16f0c0cd0a40
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£382,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 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
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC - LOGISTICS BUY)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
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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