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title: "Short-term Integrated transport, storage and disposal solution for the OPSS: Operations Safeguard programme"
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# Short-term Integrated transport, storage and disposal solution for the OPSS: Operations Safeguard programme

Buyer: BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6486ae8d-3c67-49ed-8e23-f6f49ac4f2f4

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Business Energy and Industrial Strategy, focuses on the provision of a short-term integrated transport, storage, and disposal solution for the Operations Safeguard programme. This urgent tender, classified under supporting and auxiliary transport services, has a recognised contract value of £115,613 and is located in London, UK. The procurement method involved a direct approach through a single tender action, with the contract period starting from 7th August 2020 and concluding on 6th February 2021. The tender was formally completed on 6th August 2020, with an award notice published on 4th November 2020.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport, storage, and logistics services, particularly those focusing on rapid response and integrated solutions. Given the urgent nature of the requirement, companies with robust logistics capabilities and experience in handling sensitive materials, such as personal protective equipment (PPE), would be well-positioned to compete effectively. Large-scale suppliers like Iron Mountain (UK) plc are examples of firms that may thrive under such procurement conditions, making this an attractive opportunity for businesses wishing to expand in the public sector.

## Notice

To provide an immediate solution for the Office for Product Safety and Standards (the OPSS) to have temporary, integrated transport, storage and disposal of suspect PPE equipment that either the OPSS or specific Local Authorities have seized and is likely to continue to seize at various ports of entry in the UK. Additional information: This was an extremely urgent (Covid) due to circumstances outside the Contracting Authority's control - PCR 2015 Regulation 32, 2 (c).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1af9d77-a08b-48bd-b7c6-00407f2e2040 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 6 Aug 2020 - 6 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £115,613 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £115,613 |
| 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 | BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IRON MOUNTAIN (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2020 at 13:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1af9d77-a08b-48bd-b7c6-00407f2e2040

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1af9d77-a08b-48bd-b7c6-00407f2e2040
  4th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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