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Import and Customs Clearance for the Moderna Vaccine into the UK

BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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04 May 2021 at 17:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Import and Customs Clearance for the Moderna Vaccine into the UK" is managed by the Business Energy and Industrial Strategy, located in London, UK. This tender, classified under transport services, has been completed under a limited procurement method due to the urgent circumstances surrounding a global public health crisis. The contract was awarded to Kuehne Nagel Ltd on 1st April 2021, with the tender initiation date noted as 4th May 2021. While specific contract values are withheld for commercial sensitivity, the procurement process was characterised by extreme urgency and the availability of the supplier as the only option for fulfilling the requirement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialised in logistics and warehousing solutions, particularly those with capabilities in handling customs clearance related to pharmaceutical imports. Businesses in the transport services industry, especially those able to demonstrate compliance with stringent health regulations and urgency in execution, would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. The experience gained in fulfilling such high-priority contracts can enhance market credibility and facilitate strategic partnerships with government entities.

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Notice Title

Import and Customs Clearance for the Moderna Vaccine into the UK

Notice Description

Import and customs clearance for the Moderna vaccine into the UK.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Procured via Framework RM6074 Lot 8 - Logistics and Warehousing Solutions, Design and Support Services.

Procurement Information

Our position, after reviewing the advice from counsel, is that under the unforeseen current global public health crisis there is a strong argument that the direct award of a contract with Kuehne & Nagel Ltd is compliant with current PCR regulations in respect to section 32(2)(c). Additionally Kuehne & Nagel Ltd are the only supplier which can facilitate the importation of the product which is a permissible direct award reason under RM6074 Lot 8, and is also compliant under PCR section 32(2)(b)(ii).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ad07
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009622-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
vtfcontracts@beis.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0ET
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KUEHNE NAGEL

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