--- title: "Import/Export Clearance Services - Prior Information Notice." ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-90f017f3-f50a-402c-b9bb-21253126dcd3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-90f017f3-f50a-402c-b9bb-21253126dcd3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-90f017f3-f50a-402c-b9bb-21253126dcd3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-90f017f3-f50a-402c-b9bb-21253126dcd3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER" published: "2018-11-27" --- # Import/Export Clearance Services - Prior Information Notice. Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-90f017f3-f50a-402c-b9bb-21253126dcd3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-90f017f3-f50a-402c-b9bb-21253126dcd3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-90f017f3-f50a-402c-b9bb-21253126dcd3.json) ## Summary The University of Manchester is seeking tenders for Import/Export Clearance Services through an open procurement process, classified under container handling services and related to cargo handling. This initiative is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 17th December 2018. The university is located in Manchester, UK, and is exploring market solutions to enhance its import and export operations, potentially benefitting from VAT and duty reliefs as a charity. The contract is expected to commence on 1st March 2019 and run until 30th November 2022. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in logistics, courier services, and cargo handling to engage with a major educational institution. Companies that can provide innovative solutions to streamline import and export processes, particularly those that have experience working with academic or research bodies, are well-suited to compete in this tender. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this opportunity particularly advantageous as the university seeks to enhance its operational efficiency through collaborative partnerships in this sector. ## Notice The University is a complex and devolved organisation. It purchases goods from overseas and undertakes collaborative research with partners internationally, that can involve the temporary import / export of goods into and out of the UK. It is also a charity that is able to benefit from medical VAT relief and some duty reliefs. The University is currently reviewing its own import and export processes and as part of this, is looking at what services and / or solutions the market has to offer that could assist in meeting the needs of our academics, whilst also supporting the requirement for central reconciliation of documents and evidence. This is a request for information only at this stage to assist the University in determining what is possible and what, if anything, is out of scope. Additional information: To express an interest in this project please visit the website below where you will need to register to obtain tender documentation. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ed83304-119c-4c49-9a6f-adcf32fad505 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Nov 2018 | | Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2019 - 30 Nov 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M13 9PL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Hulme | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services ### Codes - 63100000 - Cargo handling and storage services - 63111000 - Container handling services - 64100000 - Post and courier services - 64120000 - Courier services ## Release History - 27 Nov 2018 at 09:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ed83304-119c-4c49-9a6f-adcf32fad505 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ed83304-119c-4c49-9a6f-adcf32fad505 27th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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