---
title: "Freight Forwarding Contract for PPE supplies"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000623264"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000623264.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2020-06-15"
---

# Freight Forwarding Contract for PPE supplies

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000623264

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has recently awarded a freight forwarding contract for PPE supplies, located in Edinburgh, UK. This procurement process, classified as an open procedure, is now in the Award stage, having been finalised on 2nd April 2020. This contract, valued at £2,000,000, aims to provide logistics services essential for the timely delivery of personal protective equipment to Scotland. The initiative was part of a framework under the Crown Commercial Service (RM3799) and was officially announced on 15th June 2020.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for logistics and supply chain management companies, particularly those with experience in medical supplies and emergency procurement processes. Businesses that can demonstrate robust capabilities in freight forwarding and handling, especially during critical demand periods, would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. Given the scale of the procurement and the high value of the contract, companies with established operational infrastructures or those that can leverage technology for efficient service delivery will likely find themselves in a strong position.

## Notice

The Scottish Government required a service provider for the Freight Forwarding for PPE supplies to Scotland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government required a service provider for the Freight Forwarding for PPE supplies to Scotland.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN388228 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH6 6QQ |
| 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 | Leith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | KUEHNE + NAGEL; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 63521000 - Freight transport agency services

## Release History

- 15 Jun 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN388228

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN388228
  Freight Forwarding Contract for PPE supplies - The Scottish Government required a service provider for the Freight Forwarding for PPE supplies to Scotland.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000623264

## Provenance

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