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title: "DHSC: Finance: Shipping Container Sale"
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# DHSC: Finance: Shipping Container Sale

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e74c6c8b-bcd6-4dfb-850c-2ca9c76c790e

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is planning a procurement process titled "DHSC: Finance: Shipping Container Sale" under the industry category of storage and freight containers. This process involves the sale of approximately 5,400 shipping containers, although the final quantities and conditions of the goods are subject to change. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with a communication notice dated 30th October 2024 and a deadline for expressions of interest set for 8th November 2024 at 17:00 UK time. The goods are to be delivered to addresses in London, United Kingdom, with the contract period spanning from 30th December 2024 to 31st December 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing, logistics, and storage solutions, particularly those dealing with shipping and storage containers. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate, ensuring a diverse range of competitors. Interested businesses must express their interest by the given deadline, which could help them secure a substantial volume of shipping containers for resale or reuse, thereby aiding in business expansion and growth.

## Notice

The sale of 1 lot of approximately 5,400 shipping containers. Note that final quantities and conditions of goods are subject to change. Additional information: Please see attachment for full details of this opportunity. 1. The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to alert potential buyers to an opportunity in relation to the sale of shipping containers. 2. Buyers are invited to register an expression of interest to participate in the sale process via this short form: https://forms.office.com/e/64Cs145s5Q. 3. The deadline for expressions of interest is Friday 8th November 17.00 UK time.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea774032-76a0-4570-8727-8a42e6487fff |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Oct 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44613300 - Standard freight containers
- 44613400 - Storage containers

## Release History

- 30 Oct 2024 at 11:40 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea774032-76a0-4570-8727-8a42e6487fff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea774032-76a0-4570-8727-8a42e6487fff
  30th October 2024 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e62ce4bb-6812-4065-9a4c-0ed94ed58b76
  PIN Information - DHSC_Finance_Shipping Container Sale

## Notice URLs

- https://forms.office.com/e/64Cs145s5Q

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