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title: "Import & Export Services (1)"
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# Import & Export Services (1)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-640dd6e7-77fa-4d1c-aa49-521a1e05aedd

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## Summary

The University of Exeter is initiating a tender for Import & Export Services, with an estimated contract value based on a maximum three-year term. This procurement falls within the cargo handling and storage services industry and is expected to commence with contract awards in April 2021. The tender will close on 19 March 2021, and the resulting contract will start on 5 April 2021 and run for one year, with options to extend for additional years if agreed upon. The services required include customs agency operations, with delivery expected across various regions, including the British Overseas Territories and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in customs services, freight transportation, and related logistics solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, particularly those with experience in customs brokerage, freight transport agency services, and cargo handling. Given that the University is seeking a full range of customs services, businesses with expertise in these areas stand to benefit from the lengthy engagement period and the potential for contract renewals.

## Notice

The University is seeking to appoint a customs agency to provide the full range of customs services for importing & exporting goods. The stated highest contract value is an estimate based on a maximum contract term of 3 years (including contract extensions). The true cost of the University's requirements isn't known; more information about historical expenditure is given in the tender document. The University is seeking to award a contract in April 2021. The contract term is 1 year from the start date with an option to extend twice for 1 year periods commencing from the anniversary of the original start date; subject to agreement of both parties.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51bbf8e3-2476-4871-a180-4bccf7c392c5 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Apr 2021 - 4 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 63100000 - Cargo handling and storage services
- 63521000 - Freight transport agency services
- 63523000 - Port and forwarding agency services
- 64100000 - Post and courier services
- 79223000 - Custom broker services

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2021 at 14:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51bbf8e3-2476-4871-a180-4bccf7c392c5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51bbf8e3-2476-4871-a180-4bccf7c392c5
  16th February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=36696&B=EXETER
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exeter.ac.uk

## Provenance

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