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Summary

OCID:: ocds-h6vhtk-03d374
Published by:: CalMac Ferries Limited
Authority ID:: AA21565
Publication date:: 03 June 2023
Deadline date:: -
Notice type:: Prior Information Notice
Has documents:: No
Has SPD:: No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:: N/A

Abstract

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

Full notice text

Prior information notice

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

CalMac Ferries Limited

Ferry Terminal

Gourock

PA19 1QP

Contact person: Fiona Smart

E-mail: fiona.smart@calmac.co.uk

NUTS: UKM

Internet address(es)

Main address: http://www.calmac.co.uk

Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10923

I.2) Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

I.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

I.5) Main activity

Other: Transport - Ferry Operator

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

International Freight Forwarding

Reference number: AMBU23-022

II.1.2) Main CPV code

64120000

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

CalMac Ferries Ltd are looking to establish a framework agreement to address all International Freight Forwarding requirements.

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

II.2) Description

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

63523000

63521000

63524000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM83

Main site or place of performance:

West Coast of Scotland

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

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

II.2.14) Additional information

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

II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

04/09/2023

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3) Additional information

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=734203.

(SC Ref:734203)

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

02/06/2023

Coding

Commodity categories

ID	Title	Parent category
64120000	Courier services	Post and courier services
63521000	Freight transport agency services	Transport agency services
63523000	Port and forwarding agency services	Transport agency services
63524000	Transport document preparation services	Transport agency services

Delivery locations

ID	Description
100	UK - All

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About the buyer

Main contact:: fiona.smart@calmac.co.uk
Admin contact:: N/a
Technical contact:: N/a
Other contact:: N/a

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