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Provision of Sea Freight Clearance Service for British High Commission, Nigeria Network

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

26 Mar 2025 at 13:18

Award

26 Mar 2025 at 11:04

Tender

21 Nov 2023 at 12:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Sea Freight Clearance Service for British High Commission, Nigeria Network". This contract falls under the industry category of freight insurance services, with the main delivery location in Nigeria. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure and concluded with the contract awarded on 13th May 2024. This tender was initiated to support the operational needs of the British High Commission across its Nigeria network, ensuring efficient clearance of sea freight through local ports. Key dates included the bid submission deadline on 20th December 2023, with the contract set to run from 1st March 2024 to 28th February 2027, potentially renewable thereafter.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in freight and logistics services, particularly those with experience in international freight clearance and insurance. Companies like Continental Cargo Logistics and AMG Logistics Nigeria, which were awarded contracts, demonstrate the suitability of large-scale logistics firms for this undertaking. The open procurement method suggests a competitive environment, making it essential for businesses to present strong, cost-effective proposals. Successful bidders can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolios, gain exposure, and establish long-term relationships with the FCDO, thereby driving business growth.

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Notice Title

Provision of Sea Freight Clearance Service for British High Commission, Nigeria Network

Notice Description

Provision of Sea Freight Clearance Service for British High Commission, Nigeria Network

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Sea Freight Clearance Service for British High Commission, Nigeria

Renewal: Provision of Sea Freight Clearance Service for British High Commission, Nigeria

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-041b95
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011318-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66514200 - Freight insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£238,917 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2024 - 28 Feb 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
48

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jennifer.emodi@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

AMG LOGISTICS NIGERIA

CONTINENTAL CARGO LOGISTICS

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