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EC0906 Life Sciences Freight Forwarding and Logistics Agency Services

University of Edinburgh

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25 Aug 2022 at 15:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh is seeking to create a framework agreement for port and freight forwarding and logistics agency services in the field of life sciences. The tender titled "EC0906 Life Sciences Freight Forwarding and Logistics Agency Services" falls under the services category, with a value of £1,950,000. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender deadline on 26th September 2022. The tender aims to establish agreements with suppliers for the transport of laboratory equipment, livestock, and dangerous goods, including key services such as customs clearance and distribution.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in freight transport agency services, particularly those experienced in handling life sciences logistics, dangerous goods, and customs clearance. Companies with expertise in national and international multi-modal transportation, customs processes, and logistics management will find this tender well-suited for their capabilities. The University of Edinburgh, as the buying organisation, is looking to engage suppliers who can meet the technical and quality criteria outlined in the tender documents. Interested businesses must ensure compliance with the tender's technical requirements, financial criteria, and submission guidelines to compete effectively in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EC0906 Life Sciences Freight Forwarding and Logistics Agency Services

Notice Description

The University is seeking to create a framework agreement for port and freight forwarding and logistics agency services, specialising in life sciences logistics. The Services comprise two main elements. The first element is Freight, Transport and Logistics, including uplifts, national and international multi-modal transportation, interim storage (e.g. while customs clearance is obtained), distribution and delivery. The second is Freight Forwarding and Customs Clearance Agency Services, which includes the provision of professional advice to University clients on all matters relating to the import and export of goods (including Dangerous Goods and Products of Animal Origin if applicable to the lot); and acting as the University's agent in all Customs clearance formalities.

Lot Information

Transport of laboratory and life sciences equipment and consumables.

Lot 3 suppliers are provide the following services for the Transport of laboratory and life sciences equipment and consumables: Freight, Transport and Logistics, including uplifts, national and international multi-modal transportation, interim storage (e.g. while customs clearance is obtained), distribution and delivery. Freight Forwarding and Customs Clearance Agency Services, which includes the provision of professional advice to University clients on all matters relating to the import and export of goods; and acting as the University's agent in all Customs clearance formalities.

Renewal: Option to extend for 2 x 1 Years

Transport of livestock.

Lot 2 suppliers are provide the following services for 2. Transport of livestock: Freight, Transport and Logistics, including uplifts, national and international multi-modal transportation, interim storage (e.g. while customs clearance is obtained), distribution and delivery. Freight Forwarding and Customs Clearance Agency Services, which includes the provision of professional advice to University clients on all matters relating to the import and export of goods; and acting as the University's agent in all Customs clearance formalities.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 2 x 1 Years

Transport of dangerous goods including infectious and biological material and products of animal origin.

Under Lot 1 suppliers are provide the following services for Dangerous goods classes 1 to 9 and products of animal origin (POAO): Freight, Transport and Logistics, including uplifts, national and international multi-modal transportation, interim storage (e.g. while customs clearance is obtained), distribution and delivery. Freight Forwarding and Customs Clearance Agency Services, which includes the provision of professional advice to University clients on all matters relating to the import and export of goods; and acting as the University's agent in all Customs clearance formalities.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 2 x 1 Years

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-036304
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023827-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63521000 - Freight transport agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,950,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Aug 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Edinburgh
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

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