--- title: "Freight Forwarding Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000625057" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000625057" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000625057.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000625057.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH" published: "2020-07-22" --- # Freight Forwarding Services Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000625057 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000625057) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000625057.json) ## Summary The University of Edinburgh, based in Edinburgh, UK, is planning to establish a framework agreement for Freight Forwarding Services, with a budget of £2 million. This procurement falls under the services category and is at the planning stage as of 22nd July 2020. Key elements of the tender encompass logistics for both domestic and international shipments, customs documentation, and a requirement for bidders to have established relationships with air and sea carriers. Interested parties should consult the procurement notice for updates set for 30th September 2020. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in logistics, freight forwarding, and customs agency services. Companies with expertise in handling laboratory equipment, pharmaceuticals, and commodities requiring controlled transportation would be particularly well-suited to compete. The contract aims to enhance the operational capabilities of the University’s various campuses, supporting their diverse logistical needs while fostering collaborations with capable suppliers. ## Notice The University of Edinburgh as the Contracting Authority intends to put in place a framework agreement for the provision of Freight Forwarding, Logistics and Customs Agency services to be utilised by The University's Schools and Departments. The scope of services includes domestic and international logistics, either directly or via appointed specialist shippers; preparation and submission of import and export documentation including Single Administrative Document (C88) or equivalents; commercial invoices, shipper's export declarations, bills of lading and other transhipment and customs clearance documents. Full familiarity with the Harmonized System, HMRC VAT Regulations, the Customs Tariff and incoming MFN Tariff and WTO trading rules is required. The successful bidder(s) should have in place strategic relationships with international air and sea carriers to provide continuous (i.e. ex-works to point of use) UK, European and global controlled transportation of (primarily) specialist laboratory equipment, consumables, research livestock and diets, pharmaceutical and vaccine products. Coverage of the key entrepots for the University is essential, including secondary airports and docks proximate to the University. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Provision of freight forwarding services, including customs clearance documentation and formalities, domestic and international logistics, import and export of goods including equipment, foodstuffs, livestock, pharmaceuticals and operational supplies. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL390705 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Jul 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Sep 2020 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | 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 - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services ### Codes - 63521000 - Freight transport agency services - 63523000 - Port and forwarding agency services - 64100000 - Post and courier services ## Release History - 22 Jul 2020 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL390705 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL390705 Freight Forwarding Services - The University of Edinburgh as the Contracting Authority intends to put in place a framework agreement for the provision of Freight Forwarding, Logistics and Customs Agency services to be utilised by The University's Schools and Departments. The scope of services includes domestic and international logistics, either directly or via appointed specialist shippers; preparation and submission of import and export documentation including Single Administrative Document (C88) or equivalents; commercial invoices, shipper's export declarations, bills of lading and other transhipment and customs clearance documents. Full familiarity with the Harmonized System, HMRC VAT Regulations, the Customs Tariff and incoming MFN Tariff and WTO trading rules is required. The successful bidder(s) should have in place strategic relationships with international air and sea carriers to provide continuous (i.e. ex-works to point of use) UK, European and global controlled transportation of (primarily) specialist laboratory equipment, consumables, research livestock and diets, pharmaceutical and vaccine products. Coverage of the key entrepots for the University is essential, including secondary airports and docks proximate to the University. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=625057 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000625057 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000625057. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000625057.json.