Tender

Framework Agreement - Courier Services for Oversized and Specialist Shipments

CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED

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Tender

14 Jan 2025 at 15:58

Summary of the contracting process

CalMac Ferries Limited is conducting a procurement process for a Framework Agreement titled "Courier Services for Oversized and Specialist Shipments". This tender falls under the services category, specifically multi-modal courier services (CPV 64121000), and targets suppliers capable of handling oversized and specialist freight within the UK. The procurement, currently in the tender stage, features key dates including an invitation date on 28 February 2025, with the tender period closing on 17 February 2025. The contract duration is set for approximately four years, with an initial period of 24 months, extendable by another 24 months upon completion. This competitive procedure with negotiation follows selective procurement methods and aims to appoint a minimum of one supplier, with successive reduction of candidates during the second stage.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in logistics and freight services, particularly those with capabilities in handling and transporting oversized items such as 20-foot containers, large spare parts, engines, and specialised propulsion units. Suppliers with robust freight forwarding services and equipped with necessary cranage and towing equipment will be well-suited. The contract’s emphasis on quality (40%) and price (60%) ensures competitive yet merit-based selection, promoting opportunities for business growth and long-term partnerships with CalMac Ferries Limited, a reputable UK ferry operator.

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Notice Title

Framework Agreement - Courier Services for Oversized and Specialist Shipments

Notice Description

CalMac Ferries Ltd (CFL) is looking to appoint a minimum of one supplier(s) to undertake all oversized and specialist courier services within the UK.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The supplier(s) must provide a guaranteed end-to-end freight forwarding service for all CalMac oversized and specialist domestic shipments. This must include status updates for orders in transit and explanations and/or mitigations for any unavoidable delays. The successful supplier(s) must provide a range of different transport options along with timed delivery options. The successful supplier(s) must have capacity to handle oversized and specialist freight, their transport vehicles must be equipped with suitable cranage equipment or additional cranage must provided by the supplier due to operating ports being unequipped to unload goods. The supplier must also have the ability to tow equipment. Examples of items (but not limited to): - 20-foot container - Large spare parts / pallets of spares - Engines - Hydraulic cylinders - Voith propulsion unit (7 tonnes) - Schottel propulsion unit (7 tonnes) - Rescue/lifeboats.

Renewal: Upon completion of the initial 24 months, the authority may extend by up to an additional 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04cffe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001236-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64121000 - Multi-modal courier services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
This requirement will be re-tendered 6 months prior to the expiry of this Agreement.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED
Contact Name
Ruairidh M. Black
Contact Email
ruairidh.black@calmac.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7974884681

Buyer Location

Locality
GOUROCK
Postcode
PA19 1QP
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Inverclyde
Electoral Ward
Inverclyde West
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

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