Planning

Highways England Storage and Distribution Services

HIGHWAYS ENGLAND

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Planning

14 Aug 2020 at 12:26

Summary of the contracting process

Highways England is currently in the planning stage for the procurement of Storage and Distribution Services, with the title "Highways England Storage and Distribution Services". This process falls under the parcel transport services industry category and aims to consolidate stock management and distribution from a central location across various regions in England. The engagement end date for suppliers to express interest is set for 2nd September 2020, with a related supplier meeting scheduled on 8th and 9th September 2020. Interested suppliers should contact Caroline Bowen-Smith at the provided email address to register.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in logistics, storage, and distribution services, particularly those adopting a 'Just in Time' approach for managing stock levels. Companies capable of offering efficient, carbon-conscious delivery methods to various outstations and offices across England would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, making this an excellent opportunity for suppliers looking to expand their market presence in the transportation and warehousing sectors.

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Notice Title

Highways England Storage and Distribution Services

Notice Description

Highways England wish to engage with suitable suppliers who can provide consolidator and distribution services. These services include stock management, storage and distribution from one central location. This will include the provision of a catalogue management system, consolidating a wide range of sundry items, of various sizes, supplied by multiple suppliers. We wish to discuss our requirements with suppliers who can demonstrate their ability to provide such services whilst adopting a 'Just in Time' approach and ensuring resilient yet cost efficient stock levels. Deliveries would be to our numerous outstations and offices across England, and as such carbon efficient and co-ordinated delivery methods would be essential. Highways England wishes to meet with suppliers to discuss our requirements and the most appropriate method of procuring these services. Appointment times will be limited, therefore please only register your interest if your company can provide all of these services and may be interested in tendering for this opportunity. To register your interest in discussing this opportunity with us on 8th or 9th September via teleconference, please email Caroline Bowen-Smith at ADProcurement@highwaysengland.co.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8308311d-3a02-49fc-be5e-cbfcaa490e99
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d15fd066-3cc7-4ccf-bdf2-225d85dc6260
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

60161000 - Parcel transport services

63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

63521000 - Freight transport agency services

64121100 - Mail delivery services

64121200 - Parcel delivery services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Sep 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HIGHWAYS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Caroline Bowen-Smith
Contact Email
adprocurement@highwaysengland.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1RN
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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