--- title: "Framework Agreement - Courier Services for Oversized and Specialist Shipments" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000787558" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000787558" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000787558.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000787558.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED" published: "2025-01-14" --- # Framework Agreement - Courier Services for Oversized and Specialist Shipments Buyer: CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000787558 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000787558) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000787558.json) ## Summary CalMac Ferries Limited, headquartered in Gourock, UK, is seeking to appoint a supplier for a framework agreement to provide courier services for oversized and specialist shipments within the UK. This tender falls under the "services" category within the "Ferry Operator" industry. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with an end date for submissions set for 17th February 2025. The procurement will be conducted through a competitive procedure with negotiation, and submissions must be made electronically via the relevant platform. Key contracts have a duration period of 1440 days, with the possibility of renewal extending the initial 24 months by up to an additional 24 months. This tender presents numerous opportunities for businesses specialising in oversized and specialist freight services. Companies capable of providing a guaranteed end-to-end freight forwarding service, including various transport and timed delivery options, are well-suited to compete. The suppliers should have the capacity to handle large items such as 20-foot containers, engines, and propulsion units, and must ensure their transport vehicles are equipped with appropriate cranage equipment or provide additional equipment due to the operational requirements at the ports. This contract is an excellent growth opportunity for businesses with the right capabilities and infrastructure to support CalMac Ferries' complex logistics needs. ## Notice CalMac Ferries Ltd (CFL) is looking to appoint a minimum of one supplier(s) to undertake all oversized and specialist courier services within the UK. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The supplier(s) must provide a guaranteed end-to-end freight forwarding service for all CalMac oversized and specialist domestic shipments. This must include status updates for orders in transit and explanations and/or mitigations for any unavoidable delays. The successful supplier(s) must provide a range of different transport options along with timed delivery options. The successful supplier(s) must have capacity to handle oversized and specialist freight, their transport vehicles must be equipped with suitable cranage equipment or additional cranage must provided by the supplier due to operating ports being unequipped to unload goods. The supplier must also have the ability to tow equipment. Examples of items (but not limited to): - 20-foot container - Large spare parts / pallets of spares - Engines - Hydraulic cylinders - Voith propulsion unit (7 tonnes) - Schottel propulsion unit (7 tonnes) - Rescue/lifeboats. Renewal: Upon completion of the initial 24 months, the authority may extend by up to an additional 24 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521758 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | This requirement will be re-tendered 6 months prior to the expiry of this Agreement. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | 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 | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services ### Codes - 64121000 - Multi-modal courier services ## Release History - 14 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521758 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521758 Framework Agreement - Courier Services for Oversized and Specialist Shipments - CalMac Ferries Ltd (CFL) is looking to appoint a minimum of one supplier(s) to undertake all oversized and specialist courier services within the UK. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.calmac.co.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000787558 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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