Framework Agreement - Courier Services for Oversized and Specialist Shipments

Concepts

• multi-modal courier
• gourock
• oversized and specialist freight
• oversized and specialist shipments
• all calmac oversized and specialist domestic shipments
• all oversized and specialist courier services
• specialist
• shipments
• courier
• oversized

Location

Scotland:

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Calmac Ferries

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Description

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.

Total Quantity or Scope

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 Options

Upon completion of the initial 24 months, the authority may extend by up to an additional 24 months.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 64121000 - Multi-modal courier services

Indicators

• This is a recurring contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Professional qualifications are sought.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this PQQ exercise. The Project code is 28189. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 (SC Ref:787558)