Tender

Import/Export Clearance Services - Prior Information Notice.

THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

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27 Nov 2018 at 09:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Manchester is seeking tenders for Import/Export Clearance Services through an open procurement process, classified under container handling services and related to cargo handling. This initiative is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 17th December 2018. The university is located in Manchester, UK, and is exploring market solutions to enhance its import and export operations, potentially benefitting from VAT and duty reliefs as a charity. The contract is expected to commence on 1st March 2019 and run until 30th November 2022.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in logistics, courier services, and cargo handling to engage with a major educational institution. Companies that can provide innovative solutions to streamline import and export processes, particularly those that have experience working with academic or research bodies, are well-suited to compete in this tender. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this opportunity particularly advantageous as the university seeks to enhance its operational efficiency through collaborative partnerships in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Import/Export Clearance Services - Prior Information Notice.

Notice Description

The University is a complex and devolved organisation. It purchases goods from overseas and undertakes collaborative research with partners internationally, that can involve the temporary import / export of goods into and out of the UK. It is also a charity that is able to benefit from medical VAT relief and some duty reliefs. The University is currently reviewing its own import and export processes and as part of this, is looking at what services and / or solutions the market has to offer that could assist in meeting the needs of our academics, whilst also supporting the requirement for central reconciliation of documents and evidence. This is a request for information only at this stage to assist the University in determining what is possible and what, if anything, is out of scope. Additional information: To express an interest in this project please visit the website below where you will need to register to obtain tender documentation. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ed83304-119c-4c49-9a6f-adcf32fad505
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 (above threshold)
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

CPV Codes

63100000 - Cargo handling and storage services

63111000 - Container handling services

64100000 - Post and courier services

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2019 - 30 Nov 2022 3-4 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M13 9PL
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Hulme
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Rusholme

Further Information

Notice Documents

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