Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) · Awarded contract
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Award of International Freight and Logistics Contracts for Medical Product Importation by DHSC

Awarded 30 Apr 2021

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Awarded30 Apr 2021
Value£96,000,000.00
SupplierKuehne + Nagel Limited,CEVA Logistics,Uniserve
AgencyDepartment of Health and Social Care (DHSC)
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryTransport & Logistics
Ended 4y 6mo ago12mo term
Awarded 30 Apr 2021Expired 29 Apr 2022

About

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) awarded contracts to Kuehne + Nagel Limited, CEVA Logistics, and Uniserve for international freight and logistics solutions to support the importation of medical products into the UK from international sources.

The contracts were awarded following a competitive, open procedure and after observing the minimum 10-day standstill period.

The contracts are zero-volume commitment contracts, each for an initial 12-month period with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months in multiples of 3-month increments.

The total value across all contracts is £96,000,000 in Year 1.

Five lots were awarded: Lot 1 (Air Freight Charter) to Kuehne + Nagel Limited on 10/04/2021 for £34,000,000; Lot 2 (Air Freight and Ground Handling Services) to Kuehne + Nagel Limited on 29/03/2021 for £26,000,000; Lot 3 (Sea Freight Services) to CEVA Logistics on 07/04/2021 for £34,000,000; Lot 4 (Rail Freight Services) to Uniserve on 09/04/2021 for £1,000,000; and Lot 5 (Road Freight Services) to Kuehne + Nagel Limited on 29/03/2021 for £1,000,000.

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