--- title: "EC0906 Life Sciences Freight Forwarding and Logistics Agency Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-036304" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-036304" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-036304.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-036304.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH" published: "2022-08-25" --- # EC0906 Life Sciences Freight Forwarding and Logistics Agency Services Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-036304 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-036304) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-036304.json) ## Summary The University of Edinburgh is seeking to create a framework agreement for port and freight forwarding and logistics agency services in the field of life sciences. The tender titled "EC0906 Life Sciences Freight Forwarding and Logistics Agency Services" falls under the services category, with a value of £1,950,000. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender deadline on 26th September 2022. The tender aims to establish agreements with suppliers for the transport of laboratory equipment, livestock, and dangerous goods, including key services such as customs clearance and distribution. This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in freight transport agency services, particularly those experienced in handling life sciences logistics, dangerous goods, and customs clearance. Companies with expertise in national and international multi-modal transportation, customs processes, and logistics management will find this tender well-suited for their capabilities. The University of Edinburgh, as the buying organisation, is looking to engage suppliers who can meet the technical and quality criteria outlined in the tender documents. Interested businesses must ensure compliance with the tender's technical requirements, financial criteria, and submission guidelines to compete effectively in this procurement process. ## Notice The University is seeking to create a framework agreement for port and freight forwarding and logistics agency services, specialising in life sciences logistics. The Services comprise two main elements. The first element is Freight, Transport and Logistics, including uplifts, national and international multi-modal transportation, interim storage (e.g. while customs clearance is obtained), distribution and delivery. The second is Freight Forwarding and Customs Clearance Agency Services, which includes the provision of professional advice to University clients on all matters relating to the import and export of goods (including Dangerous Goods and Products of Animal Origin if applicable to the lot); and acting as the University's agent in all Customs clearance formalities. ### Lot Information Transport of laboratory and life sciences equipment and consumables. Lot 3 suppliers are provide the following services for the Transport of laboratory and life sciences equipment and consumables: Freight, Transport and Logistics, including uplifts, national and international multi-modal transportation, interim storage (e.g. while customs clearance is obtained), distribution and delivery. Freight Forwarding and Customs Clearance Agency Services, which includes the provision of professional advice to University clients on all matters relating to the import and export of goods; and acting as the University's agent in all Customs clearance formalities. Renewal: Option to extend for 2 x 1 Years Transport of livestock. Lot 2 suppliers are provide the following services for 2. Transport of livestock: Freight, Transport and Logistics, including uplifts, national and international multi-modal transportation, interim storage (e.g. while customs clearance is obtained), distribution and delivery. Freight Forwarding and Customs Clearance Agency Services, which includes the provision of professional advice to University clients on all matters relating to the import and export of goods; and acting as the University's agent in all Customs clearance formalities. Renewal: Option to extend for a further 2 x 1 Years Transport of dangerous goods including infectious and biological material and products of animal origin. Under Lot 1 suppliers are provide the following services for Dangerous goods classes 1 to 9 and products of animal origin (POAO): Freight, Transport and Logistics, including uplifts, national and international multi-modal transportation, interim storage (e.g. while customs clearance is obtained), distribution and delivery. Freight Forwarding and Customs Clearance Agency Services, which includes the provision of professional advice to University clients on all matters relating to the import and export of goods; and acting as the University's agent in all Customs clearance formalities. Renewal: Option to extend for a further 2 x 1 Years ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023827-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Aug 2022 | | Submission deadline | 26 Sep 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,950,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH1 1HT | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | City Centre | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh | | Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ### Codes - 63521000 - Freight transport agency services ## Release History - 25 Aug 2022 at 14:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023827-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000704427 - https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:348183-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00107 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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