Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c56-facc-7198-a856-a6be38c9123d/dhsc-international-freight-and-logistics-solutions awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # DHSC International Freight and Logistics Solutions [Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC)](https://tendernation.io/buyers/department-of-health-and-social-care-dhsc) Estimated value £96,000,000 to £96,000,000 Published 30 Apr 2021 Deadline Closed 18 Jan 2021 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Department for Health and Social Care has awarded contracts for the provision of international freight and logistics solutions to support the importation of medical products into the UK from international sources. Contracts have been awarded following a competitive, open procedure and having observed the minimum 10-day standstill period. The Contracts are zero-volume commitment contracts. Each Contract will be 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 Authority will inform the Successful Supplier no less than 3 months before end of contract term on any decision to extend the Contract. The total value across all contracts will be £96,000,000 in Year 1. The department have awarded contracts for 5 lots for the provision of international freight and logistics services: - Lot 1 Air Freight Charter Awarded Supplier: Kuehne + Nagel Limited ### Award Date: 10/04/2021 ### Contract Value: £34,000,000.00 - Lot 2 Air Freight and Ground Handling Services Awarded Supplier: Kuehne + Nagel Limited ### Award Date: 29/03/2021 ### Contract Value: £26,000,000.00 - Lot 3 Sea Freight Services Awarded Supplier: CEVA Logistics ### Award Date: 07/04/2021 ### Contract Value: £34,000,000.00 - Lot 4 Rail Freight Services Awarded Supplier: Uniserve ### Award Date: 09/04/2021 ### Contract Value: £1,000,000.00 - Lot 5 Road Freight Services Awarded Supplier: Kuehne + Nagel Limited ### Award Date: 29/03/2021 Contract Value: £1,000,000.00 Read full description ## CPV classification Transport services (excl. 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