Mercury 2014 Global Logistics Services.

Descriptions

Provision of global logistical services consisting of freight forwarding services by all modes of transport on a Door to Door, Port to Port and Door to Port service, covering both international and UK distribution, import and export and between countries other than the UK, including warehousing, packing and consolidation of diplomatic and commercial mail and materials (including vehicles and dangerous air cargo) prior to shipment. The successful prime contractor or consortia may be required to provide some services from FCO Services premises at Hanslope Park (near Milton Keynes).— The intention is to let the contract with a prime contractor who will be a single point of contact for FCO Services with regard to the management of the contract. The prime contractor might:i) act as a consolidator entering into a contract with a number of service providers to provide a fully managed service that meets the service requirements of FCO Services;ii) bid for and directly provide all the services required under the contract; andii) provide a range of services required under the contract and enter into sub-contract arrangements with third party (or parties) for provision of the other services.— Small and medium sized economic operators are encouraged to bid for this opportunity through groupings (consortia) of economic operators. However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out in the contract documentation and the contract will be awarded on the basis of the most economically advantageous tender.— The value of the contract is estimated to be in the region of GBP 5 to 7 million annually. The duration of the contract shall be for an initial period of five years with options for two extensions, each of one year in duration.— Suppliers bidding for services through the contract are subject to UK Government security requirements. Suppliers selected to participate in the invitation to tender (ITT) stage of the procurement will require a limited number of staff to work on this procurement who have 'SC' security clearance recognised by the UK Government. This may be required for access to due diligence information, classified material and certain sites. The Authority will assist in the provision of these clearances. Certain restrictions on access to FCO Services information may apply for contractor's staff who are or gain 'SC' clearance but not UK citizens.— The PQQ will be available on request to interested parties immediately following publication of this Notice. The authority anticipates selecting a long list for tender in October 2013.