Tender

Warehousing, Logistics and Fulfilment Services

ORDNANCE SURVEY

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Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 13:39

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Ordnance Survey Ltd, the UK's national mapping agency, is inviting bids for a contract titled "Warehousing, Logistics and Fulfilment Services" within the storage and warehousing services industry category. This procurement, under an open procedure and currently active at the tender stage, is designed for companies capable of handling tasks such as storage management, stock booking, order fulfilment, and returns processing. The contract is located primarily in the United Kingdom and the prospective service period is from 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2027. The estimated contract value is up to £1.8 million for the initial two-year term, with proposals due by 12:00 on 25 March 2025.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for established logistics and warehousing firms with robust supply chain management capabilities. Companies skilled in managing eCommerce and wholesale trade fulfilment, including returns processing, will find this contract highly beneficial. Additionally, those businesses already experienced in handling emergency mapping requirements will be particularly well-suited. The contract's scope, value, and national reach can provide substantial exposure and consolidation within the market. SMEs and VCSEs, however, are not specifically targeted for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Warehousing, Logistics and Fulfilment Services

Notice Description

Ordnance Survey Ltd (OS) is Britain's mapping agency and is responsible for the surveying, production, maintenance and marketing of a wide range of geographic information, relied on by government, business and individuals. Further information on us can be found on our website http://www.os.uk. OS is a private limited company (company registration number 09121572), and the entire share capital is owned by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. The Ordnance Survey Consumer business unit is responsible for all retail products made available via an omni channel approach - direct to end customer and via retail/wholesale trade channels. Product categories include OS Paper Maps, OS Active Maps, guidebooks and outdoor accessories. The requirement is for professionally managed, cost-effective outsourced Warehousing, Logistics and Fulfilment Services. OS are seeking a Supplier with the capabilities and capacity to: o Suitably store and manage OS stock. o Receive and book stock into the warehouse. o Arrange the collection of products from the OS Printing and Finishing Provider. o Fulfil orders for both ecommerce and wholesale trade/retail customers. o Ensure delivery to the end customer o Manage the full returns process of both ecommerce consumers and trade customers o Meet the OS Mapping for Emergency requirement. The estimated contract value is up to ?1.8m for the initial two-year contract term. Additional information: The Tender documentation is free to access and download on the following link: Visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/os to access the (In-tend) supplier portal. If you encounter any difficulties whilst using the system, you can contact our Support team by phoning 0844 2728810 or emailing support@in-tend.co.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-99437af1-e531-45eb-a01c-310c24d78f91
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5a618e9-b9a2-4ab0-9e0f-1acaf2f95cda
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

42 - Industrial machinery

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

39173000 - Storage units

42965100 - Warehouse management system

44613400 - Storage containers

44614100 - Storage bins

63100000 - Cargo handling and storage services

63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

63121000 - Storage and retrieval services

63122000 - Warehousing 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
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 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
ORDNANCE SURVEY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO16 0AS
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams
Westminster Constituency
Romsey and Southampton North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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