--- title: "DHSC International Freight and Logistics Solutions" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02abea" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02abea" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02abea.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02abea.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE" published: "2021-11-02" --- # DHSC International Freight and Logistics Solutions Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02abea [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02abea) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02abea.json) ## Summary The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has completed a procurement process for the title "DHSC International Freight and Logistics Solutions," with a focus on transport services for medical products. This project, categorised under the services industry, demonstrates a comprehensive approach to sourcing international freight and logistics capabilities from potential suppliers. The procurement method was an open procedure, and while the contracts are zero-volume commitments, they involve significant estimated total values of up to GBP 382 million divided into four lots — including Air Charters (£248 million), Sea Freight (£66 million), Rail Freight (£62 million), and International Warehousing (£6 million). Notification to suppliers about contract awards was aimed to be provided post-bid review, with a minimum 10-day standstill period observed prior to contract finalisation. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in logistics and transportation, particularly those with capabilities in air, sea, and rail freight services. Companies equipped to manage extensive international logistical operations, especially with existing partnerships in key global regions like China and Southeast Asia, would find this procurement aligned with their expertise. The substantial contract values and the potential for extensions create a favourable landscape for growth for robust logistics firms ready to adapt to evolving global needs in the healthcare sector. ## Notice The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded contracts for the provision of international freight and logistics services to support the import and export of medical products to and from global locations. Contracts have been awarded following a competitive, open procedure and having observed the minimum 10-day standstill period. The contracts are zero-volume commitment contracts. Each contract will be for an initial 12-month period with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months in multiples of 3-month increments where the value of the contract has not been exhausted in the first 12 months. The authority will inform the successful supplier no less than 3 months before end of contract term on any decision to extend the contract. The total contract value is estimated to be up to GBP 382 000000. The contract value split by lot is as follows: Lot A- Air Charters - PS248m, Lot B- Sea Freight Services - PS66m, Lot C- Rail Freight Services - PS62m, Lot D- International Warehousing ### Lot Information Lot 1 DHSC intends to run a procurement to source International Freight and Logistics services for medical products (including for example Lateral Flow Device (LFD) test kits and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)). The current intention is that the procurement will include contract award, rather than a framework, for the provision of the following high-level services:- Air Charter services- Rail freight services*- Sea freight services*- Warehousing services*These will be managed end-to-end services. This may include (but is not limited to) provision of ground transport for collection from origin and delivery to final destination, ground handling and customs brokerage.The proposed contracting periods for the high-level services detailed above are 12 months, with the option for the Authority to extend for a further 12 months. The estimated total value of these contracts across the full duration of the contracts is PS382,000,000. Further detail on the likely split of this value between the lots is envisaged to be provided during market engagement but will be confirmed at the point any formal procurement is launched. Note that this value is an estimate and is based on current understanding of requirements and market conditions and may be subject to change.This notice is a Prior Information Notice and does not constitute a call for competition. The Department will aim to publish a contract notice (invitation to tender) on the Find a Tender Service (FTS) from the end of May 2021, but such timescale may be extended as a result of market engagement and any further scoping requirements.The intended international freight and logistics tender will be performed through the online application, Atamis Procurement Software.Suppliers are encouraged, if they have not done so already, to register as quickly as possible with Atamis to ensure access to the tender documentation and the instructions for completion upon FTS publication. Prior to the proposed publication of a contract notice, the Department is seeking to engage with the market.If suppliers are interested in participating in the market engagement activities, they should register interest by emailing: InternationalFreightProcurement@dhsc.gov.uk. To guarantee that suppliers have access to market engagement event details in advance of the event, suppliers should register interest byno later than 16:00 on Friday 7th May 2021. For suppliers registering interest after this date, the department will endeavour to ensure suppliers have access to market engagement events.Details of the specific market engagement sessions will be provided via email to those suppliers that register their interest. Additional information: The contracting authority intends to use the Department of Health and Social Care Atamis eTendering system to manage the tender. Information relating to the tender is available within Atamis. Select this link to access the Atamis system https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome Provision of International Warehousing Services The Department for Health and Social Care is awarding this contract for the provision of warehouse services outside the UK. The successful organisation will be responsible for supplier collection, inbound warehousing process, storage and outbound warehousing process, and will work to the Authority's given schedule to optimise export of freight from various global locations. The successful organisation will be required to mobilise a fully-staffed operation, running on a 24/7/365 basis where required, working in direct contact with the Authority's freight teams, manufacturers and other third party organisations as required. The scope of this contract will not be limited to a specific global geography in order to allow the Authority to respond to any future global needs that may arise. As such, a flexible 'pay as you go', non-committal warehousing solution is required. Options: This Contract will be for an initial 12 month period with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months in multiples of 3 month increments. The Authority will inform the Successful Supplier no less than 3 months before end of contract term on any decision to extend the Contract. Renewal: This contract will be for an initial 12-month period with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months in multiples of 3-month increments (if contract value not exhausted in first 12 months). The Authority will inform the successful supplier no less than 3 months before end of contract term on any decision to extend the contract. Provision of Rail Freight Management Services The Department of Health and Social Care is awarding this contract for the provision of outsourced managed services for international rail freight, incorporating co-ordination of 'end-to-end' rail freight logistics solutions. The successful organisation will work to the Authority's given schedule to optimise import and export of freight to and from appropriate global locations where feasible to use rail. The Authority will use a different mode where not feasible. The successful organisation will be required to mobilise a fully-staffed operation, running on a 24/7/365 basis where required, working in direct contact with the Authority's freight teams, manufacturers and other third party organisations as required. The Authority's logistical arrangements may utilise intermediary warehousing facilities. The successful organisation may be responsible for the ex-works and/or ex warehouse collection of goods from the warehouse. Manufacturer to warehouse activity will be the responsibility of the Lot D provider. This contract is for a maximum value of PS62m and the potential to extend for up to a further year. Options: This Contract will be for an initial 12 month period with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months in multiples of 3 month increments. The Authority will inform the Successful Supplier no less than 3 months before end of contract term on any decision to extend the Contract. Renewal: This contract will be for an initial 12-month period with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months in multiples of 3-month increments (if contract value is not exhausted in first 12 months). The Authority will inform the successful supplier no less than 3 months before end of contract term on any decision to extend the contract. Provision of Sea Freight Management Services The Department of Health and Social Care is awarding this contract for the provision of outsourced managed services for international sea freight, incorporating co-ordination of 'end-to-end' sea freight logistics solutions. The successful organisation will work to the Authority's given schedule to optimise import and export of freight to and from global locations, and will be required to mobilise a fully staffed operation, running on a 24/7/365 basis where required, working in direct contact with the Authority's freight teams, manufacturers and other third party organisations as required. The successful organisation must have partner logistic companies or established presence in China and SE Asia and scope to provide global logistics solutions. The Authority's logistical arrangements in some countries may utilise intermediary warehousing facilities. The successful organisation may be responsible for the ex works and/or ex warehouse collection of goods from the warehouse. Manufacturer to warehouse activity will be the responsibility of the Lot D provider Options: This Contract will be for an initial 12 month period with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months in multiples of 3 month increments. The Authority will inform the Successful Supplier no less than 3 months before end of contract term on any decision to extend the Contract. Renewal: This contract will be for an initial 12-month period with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months in multiples of 3-month increments (if contract value not exhausted in first 12 months). The Authority will inform the successful supplier no less than 3 months before end of contract term on any decision to extend the contract. Provision of Air Charter Services The Department of Health and Social Care is awarding this contract for the provision of outsourced managed services for international air charter to enable the movement of medical goods to and from any global location. Medical products include but are not limited to, Covid testing kits from factory gate or warehouse to distribution facilities in the UK and globally. Air Charter in this procurement lot refers only to the end to end management of charter bookings and excludes all wraparound services such as ground handling, customs brokerage, and collection/delivery charges to/from the airport which will be provided by the Authority's ground handling provider. The successful Lot A provider will work with the Authority's existing ground handling provider to the schedule provided by the Authority to optimise import of freight. The successful organisation will be required to mobilise a fully staffed operation, running on a 24/7/365 basis, working in direct contact with the Authority's freight teams, producers and other third-party organisations as required. This contract has a maximum value of PS248m and potential to extend for up to a further year. Options: This Contract will be for an initial 12 month period with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months in multiples of 3 month increments. The Authority will inform the Successful Supplier no less than 3 months before end of contract term on any decision to extend the Contract. Renewal: This contract will be for an initial 12-month period with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months in multiples of 3-month increments (if contract value not exhausted in first 12 months). The Authority will inform the successful supplier no less than 3 months before end of contract term on any decision to extend the contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027414-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | 20 May 2021 | | Award date | 20 Oct 2021 | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £382,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £314,000,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled, Planned | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## 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 | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | CEVA LOGISTICS; KUEHNE + NAGEL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ### Codes - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 60200000 - Railway transport services - 60400000 - Air transport services - 60423000 - Air-charter services - 60600000 - Water transport services - 63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services - 63120000 - Storage and warehousing services - 63122000 - Warehousing services - 63521000 - Freight transport agency services ## Release History - 2 Nov 2021 at 13:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027414-2021 - 27 May 2021 at 11:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011826-2021 - 29 Apr 2021 at 15:53 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009337-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://health.atamis.co.uk - http://uk.kuehne-nagel.com/en_gb - http://www.cevalogistics.com - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.gov.uk/courts-tribunals - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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