Award

EC0906 Life Sciences Freight Forwarding and Logistics Agency Services

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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06 Dec 2022 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has recently awarded a contract for Life Sciences Freight Forwarding and Logistics Agency Services. The procurement process was carried out through an open procedure, and the contract has been completed. The services sought include transport of dangerous goods, livestock, and laboratory equipment in Edinburgh, Scotland. The University acted as the buyer in this contract, with Barbican Logistics Ltd and Your Special Delivery Service among the awarded suppliers.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in freight forwarding and logistics, particularly in the life sciences sector, to expand their operations. The University of Edinburgh's initiative aims to establish a framework agreement for a variety of transportation and logistics services, offering potential suppliers the chance to engage in a collaborative and sustainable partnership. Companies with expertise in custom clearance, multi-modal transportation, and distribution are well-suited to compete in this competitive procurement stage.

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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-r6ebe6-0000715715
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC466096
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract 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
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Tony Newjem, Category Head - Procurement (Labs & Medical)
Contact Email
tony.newjem@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316509136

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
4
Supplier Names

BARBICAN LOGISTICS

UNISERVE

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

YOUR SPECIAL DELIVERY SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC466096
    EC0906 Life Sciences Freight Forwarding and Logistics Agency Services - 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.

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