Planning

Requirement for shipping data

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

20 Dec 2017 at 16:11

Planning

31 Jul 2017 at 17:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Requirement for shipping data," aimed at procuring data related to port traffic and cargo in the UK. This initiative seeks to understand import and export patterns through shipping freights, with the deadline for engagement set for 23rd February 2018. The procurement focuses on the shipping operations industry, with relevant activities potentially covering regions including the UK and British Overseas Territories. Interested parties are encouraged to register on the ONS e-tendering portal to express their interest.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for data service providers and businesses involved in shipping operations, particularly those specialising in freight tracking and port logistics. Companies with capabilities in data analytics and visualisation are well-suited to compete, as the ONS aims to gather insights that could influence economic indicators like GDP. Participation in this tender could enhance business growth by enabling firms to showcase their data expertise and solutions to a key government agency.

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Notice Title

Requirement for shipping data

Notice Description

The Data Science Campus (DSC) within the Office for National Statistics is planning to undertake a project looking at port traffic and cargo data. DSC want to explore UK's imports and exports based on shipping freights and investigate if this can be used as GDP indicators or nowcast (forecast) international trade. In addition DSC wants to investigate the traffic around UK's major ports, the delays happening in specific ports and situations and possible under or over utilisation. In order to do this DSC are looking to access the following data: * freight ships arriving at and departing from UK main ports; * the origin and destination of the ship; * the type of cargo the ship is carrying; * information about the route the ship followed and frequent interval location to identify situations where the ship stayed still for a long time. Additional information: If you would like to express an interest in being part of this research process, register on the ONS e-tendering portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ons and use the "express an interest" function against the project title 'Requirement for shipping data'. When you have expressed an interest, please attach the following information to allow ONS to have an understanding of what your company can offer. Please include as a minimum: * Organisation Name * Contact details * Brief description of primary activity of organisation * Type of data you can provide and support available

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bd615778-7f1d-4c9a-b66a-d40be4bf0d85
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/affb7e13-c66c-4f56-b432-05ed3960032e
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

60640000 - Shipping operations

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS
Contact Name
Joanne Lao
Contact Email
joanne.lao@ons.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8XG
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

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