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EC0906 Life Sciences Freight Forwarding and Logistics Agency Services

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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06 Dec 2022 at 12:19

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has completed the procurement process for the tender titled "EC0906 Life Sciences Freight Forwarding and Logistics Agency Services". The procurement falls under the services category and aims to establish a framework agreement for port and freight forwarding and logistics agency services specializing in life sciences. The tender consists of three lots covering various transportation and logistics services related to dangerous goods, livestock, laboratory, and life sciences equipment. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the University contracts have been awarded with a total value of 650,000 GBP each, signed on 2nd December 2022.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for companies in the freight transport industry, particularly those with expertise in handling dangerous goods, livestock, and laboratory equipment. Businesses offering services related to freight, transport, and customs clearance agency services could benefit from participating in this tender. Given the focus on life sciences logistics, companies with experience in providing specialized logistics solutions for laboratory equipment and consumables are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The University of Edinburgh, acting as the contracting authority, is seeking suppliers to deliver these services, thus providing a platform for growth and collaboration in the transport and logistics sector.

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

Under Lot 1 suppliers 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.

Transport of livestock

Lot 2 suppliers provide the following services for 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.

Transport of laboratory and life sciences equipment and consumables

Lot 3 suppliers 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-038af7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034468-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20223 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
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Kim Scott-Woodhouse
Contact Email
k.scott-woodhouse@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316501000

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

BARBICAN LOGISTICS

UNISERVE

YOUR SPECIAL DELIVERY SERVICE

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