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title: "Port Freight Data Collection"
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# Port Freight Data Collection

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-595ff6de-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Port Freight Data Collection" contract is led by the Department for Transport, with the Crown Commercial Service acting as the buyer. This contract falls under the services category, specifically relating to administration, defence, and social security services, with a total value of £800,000. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 12 January 2015. The contract commenced on 1 April 2015 and is set to end on 31 March 2018, encompassing various locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Europe, the Isle of Man, and the Channel Islands.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in data collection and analysis, particularly those within the logistics and maritime sectors. Suppliers who have the capability to gather and report data on maritime traffic, along with experience in compliance with governmental and EU regulations, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage, broadening the landscape for innovation and competition within public procurement.

## Notice

As the Contracting Authority, the Department for Transport requires data to be collected regarding maritime traffic (including the volume, origin, destination and type of cargo) from port authorities, shipping lines and agents. The provision of data is mandatory under EC Maritime Statistics Directive (95/64/EC). The data is used in order to allow the UK Government to monitor and evaluate its policy on maritime and shipping, and is also provided to a Directorate of the European Commission (Eurostat) which exists to provide statistical information to the European Union.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20b3e1e3-8a3a-4a24-9985-ff48d0316af5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2015 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2015 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £800,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BMT RELIABILITY CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20b3e1e3-8a3a-4a24-9985-ff48d0316af5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20b3e1e3-8a3a-4a24-9985-ff48d0316af5
  30th April 2015 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/db4dddfe-13cb-4aeb-82f3-678caea67ec1
  BMT Reliability Consultants Ltd
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5579aff4-643e-432d-a926-7d7cf840793b
  Port_Freight_Data_Collection_Contract_Award_Notice

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-transport

## Provenance

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