Planning

International Freight Forwarding

CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED

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Planning

02 Jun 2023 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process is being initiated by CalMac Ferries Limited, a buyer from Gourock, United Kingdom. The organisation is planning to establish a framework agreement for International Freight Forwarding services. The procurement, in the planning stage, will cover end-to-end freight forwarding requirements with live tracking, management reporting, consultancy services, and adherence to customs procedures. The tender is set to be published on 4th September 2023, offering opportunities for businesses in the services category experienced in international logistics.

The tender by CalMac Ferries Limited presents an opportunity for businesses in the transport and logistics industry to compete for the provision of comprehensive international freight forwarding services on the West Coast of Scotland. The requirements include seamless handling of imports and exports, live tracking, management reporting, consultancy support, and adherence to delivery deadlines. Businesses well-versed in customs procedures, transportation documentation, and service reliability would be suited to engage with this tender opportunity to support CalMac Ferries' operational needs efficiently.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

International Freight Forwarding

Notice Description

CalMac Ferries Ltd are looking to establish a framework agreement to address all International Freight Forwarding requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

CalMac Ferries Ltd are looking to establish a framework agreement to address all International Freight Forwarding requirements. The end-to-end freight forwarding service must be able to provide live tracking and online management reporting. There is also an expectation that a consultancy services would be available to CFL to advise on any industry or regulatory changes that could impact continuity of service. Providers must be able to manage the export and import of equipment required to maintain the fleet of ferries in the CalMac network. It is essential that all shipments are transferred with minimal delays. Key requirements 1. Provision of an end to end international freight forwarding service including imports and exports including all customs procedure and documentation processing 2. Provision of a management reporting module to enable analysis of all shipment including (but not limited to) order value , volume , destination and weights 3. 24/365 service availability 4. Provide market insights into current and future issue that may impact the movement of goods. 5. Ability to resolve customs clearance issues in a timely and cost effective manner 6. Availability of relevant documentation for all mode of transportation 7. Deliveries to be made to our central warehouse facility at Gourock during CFL opening hours 8. Timely receipt of invoices - within 30 days of service delivery 9. Provision of a consultancy service to assist with regulatory changes to ensure full compliance. Average Annual Shipments/Ave weight: Courier- Qty 320 / Ave Wgt 20Kg Road - Qty 50 / Ave Wgt 550Kg Air Qty 8 / Ave Wgt 150Kg Sea Qty 2 / Ave Wgt 20,000Kg

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000734203
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN480155
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

63521000 - Freight transport agency services

63523000 - Port and forwarding agency services

63524000 - Transport document preparation services

64120000 - 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
2 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Sep 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED
Contact Name
Fiona Smart
Contact Email
fiona.smart@calmac.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Local Authority
Inverclyde
Electoral Ward
Inverclyde West
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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