--- title: "International Freight Forwarding" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000734203" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000734203" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000734203.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000734203.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED" published: "2023-06-02" --- # International Freight Forwarding Buyer: CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000734203 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000734203) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000734203.json) ## Summary The public procurement contracting process is being initiated by CalMac Ferries Limited, a buyer from Gourock, United Kingdom. The organisation is planning to establish a framework agreement for International Freight Forwarding services. The procurement, in the planning stage, will cover end-to-end freight forwarding requirements with live tracking, management reporting, consultancy services, and adherence to customs procedures. The tender is set to be published on 4th September 2023, offering opportunities for businesses in the services category experienced in international logistics. The tender by CalMac Ferries Limited presents an opportunity for businesses in the transport and logistics industry to compete for the provision of comprehensive international freight forwarding services on the West Coast of Scotland. The requirements include seamless handling of imports and exports, live tracking, management reporting, consultancy support, and adherence to delivery deadlines. Businesses well-versed in customs procedures, transportation documentation, and service reliability would be suited to engage with this tender opportunity to support CalMac Ferries' operational needs efficiently. ## Notice CalMac Ferries Ltd are looking to establish a framework agreement to address all International Freight Forwarding requirements. ### Lot Information Lot 1 CalMac Ferries Ltd are looking to establish a framework agreement to address all International Freight Forwarding requirements. The end-to-end freight forwarding service must be able to provide live tracking and online management reporting. There is also an expectation that a consultancy services would be available to CFL to advise on any industry or regulatory changes that could impact continuity of service. Providers must be able to manage the export and import of equipment required to maintain the fleet of ferries in the CalMac network. It is essential that all shipments are transferred with minimal delays. Key requirements 1. Provision of an end to end international freight forwarding service including imports and exports including all customs procedure and documentation processing 2. Provision of a management reporting module to enable analysis of all shipment including (but not limited to) order value , volume , destination and weights 3. 24/365 service availability 4. Provide market insights into current and future issue that may impact the movement of goods. 5. Ability to resolve customs clearance issues in a timely and cost effective manner 6. Availability of relevant documentation for all mode of transportation 7. Deliveries to be made to our central warehouse facility at Gourock during CFL opening hours 8. Timely receipt of invoices - within 30 days of service delivery 9. Provision of a consultancy service to assist with regulatory changes to ensure full compliance. Average Annual Shipments/Ave weight: Courier- Qty 320 / Ave Wgt 20Kg Road - Qty 50 / Ave Wgt 550Kg Air Qty 8 / Ave Wgt 150Kg Sea Qty 2 / Ave Wgt 20,000Kg ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN480155 | | 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 | 2 Jun 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 4 Sep 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED | | Locality | GOUROCK | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA19 1QP | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | | Local authority | Inverclyde | | Electoral ward | Inverclyde West | | Westminster constituency | Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West | | Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | ## 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 - 63524000 - Transport document preparation services - 64120000 - Courier services ## Release History - 2 Jun 2023 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN480155 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN480155 International Freight Forwarding - CalMac Ferries Ltd are looking to establish a framework agreement to address all International Freight Forwarding requirements. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.calmac.co.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=734203 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000734203 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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