Tender

Framework Agreement - Courier Services for Oversized and Specialist Shipments

CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED

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Tender

14 Jan 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

CalMac Ferries Limited, headquartered in Gourock, UK, is seeking to appoint a supplier for a framework agreement to provide courier services for oversized and specialist shipments within the UK. This tender falls under the "services" category within the "Ferry Operator" industry. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with an end date for submissions set for 17th February 2025. The procurement will be conducted through a competitive procedure with negotiation, and submissions must be made electronically via the relevant platform. Key contracts have a duration period of 1440 days, with the possibility of renewal extending the initial 24 months by up to an additional 24 months.

This tender presents numerous opportunities for businesses specialising in oversized and specialist freight services. Companies capable of providing a guaranteed end-to-end freight forwarding service, including various transport and timed delivery options, are well-suited to compete. The suppliers should have the capacity to handle large items such as 20-foot containers, engines, and propulsion units, and must ensure their transport vehicles are equipped with appropriate cranage equipment or provide additional equipment due to the operational requirements at the ports. This contract is an excellent growth opportunity for businesses with the right capabilities and infrastructure to support CalMac Ferries' complex logistics needs.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000787558
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521758
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED
Contact Name
Claire Galloway
Contact Email
claire.galloway@calmac.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01475650230

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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