Logistics, Warehousing, and Supply Chain Solutions

Logistics, Distribution, Warehousing, and Fulfilment services.

The services may include, but are not limited to, the collection, receipt, storage, management, processing and onward distribution of:

pallets;

shipping containers;

supply items;

commodities;

parcel;

package;

vehicles;

parts;

electronic items;

components;

fuel;

gases;

dry Powers;

liquids;

aggregates;

construction materials and products;

hazardous goods;

temperature controlled goods;

weapons and ammunition;

pharmaceuticals, controlled drugs and restricted/illegal drugs;

assets for disposal/recycling/ repurposing.

The services may also be required to provide supply chain consultancy, supply chain management, supplier management, fourth party logistics management, solution design, logistics integrator services, construction site facilities management, laydown solutions, and events logistics. Additional information: This Prior Information Notice is to signal an intention to commence market engagement with suppliers operating within the logistics, distribution, warehousing, fulfilment and associated services sector.

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) will use an eSourcing system for this competition and reserves the right to use an electronic auction.

Lot 1 provides a wide range of transport and distribution solutions via a range of modes of transport including low and zero emission vehicles and crafts, and may include both ad-hoc and scheduled requirements. Item and/or vehicle tracking capabilities will be required.

Items to be carried may include but are not limited to cartons, containers, pallets, tanks, liquids, gases, medical supplies and instruments, foodstuffs, dangerous goods, high risk and high value items. Additional information: There were 9 places awarded on this Lot

Suppliers have to provide the mandatory Deliverables for Lot 1 as detailed in both Framework Schedule 1 Specification - Core Requirement and Framework Schedule 1 Specification - Annex 1

Suppliers could choose to provide some or all of the optional Deliverables detailed in Framework Schedule 1 Specification - Annex 1

Lot 2 provides a wide range of storage solutions including but not limited to internal storage, racked storage, stacked storage, external storage, container storage, self serve storage, and offer a range of associated services that may include but are not limited to receipt, indexing, pick, pack, fulfilment, kitting, rework, assembly, dispatch, inventory management, asset management, and disposal.

Items to be stored may include but are not limited to cartons, containers, pallets, tanks, liquids, gases, medical supplies and instruments, foodstuffs, dangerous goods, high risk and high value items. Additional information: There were 15 places awarded on this Lot

Suppliers have to provide the mandatory Deliverables for Lot 2 as detailed in both Framework Schedule 1 Specification - Core Requirement and Framework Schedule 1 Specification - Annex 2

Suppliers could choose to provide some or all of the optional Deliverables detailed in Framework Schedule 1 Specification - Annex 2

Lot 3 provides a wide range of logistics consultancy solutions including but not limited to supply chain consultancy, logistics consultancy, price benchmarking, service and quality benchmarking, solution design, specification design, process improvement, project management, warehouse and network design, and implementation management.

Requirements will be available to any and all Buyers who may have a logistics need either immediately or in the future where industry expertise is required to design, support, and improve operational processes. Additional information: There were 10 places awarded on this Lot

Suppliers have to provide the mandatory Deliverables for Lot 3 as detailed in both Framework Schedule 1 Specification - Core Requirement and Framework Schedule 1 Specification - Annex 3

Suppliers could choose to provide some or all of the optional Deliverables detailed in Framework Schedule 1 Specification - Annex 3

Lot 4 provides a wide range of logistics outsourcing solutions with Suppliers operating their own assets, or by Suppliers managing 3rd party assets through a prime and key subcontract relationship. The services may be delivered at the Suppliers own premises, the Buyers premises (or that of their partners) or any other location determined by the Buyer. Solutions may include but are not limited to storage, transportation, fulfilment, facilities management, construction logistics, procurement and inventory management to provide fully managed solutions.

Items under management may include but are not limited to cartons, containers, pallets, tanks, liquids, gases, medical supplies and instruments, foodstuffs, dangerous goods, electronic items, fine art, furniture, vehicles, printed material, mixed stock keeping units, high risk and high value, weapons, dangerous goods, tobacco, alcohol, and counterfeit goods Additional information: There were 10 places awarded on this Lot

Suppliers have to provide the mandatory Deliverables for Lot 4 as detailed in both Framework Schedule 1 Specification - Core Requirement and Framework Schedule 1 Specification - Annex 4

Suppliers could choose to provide some or all of the optional Deliverables detailed in Framework Schedule 1 Specification - Annex 4

Lot 5 provides a wide range of removal and relocation solutions including but not limited to storage, transportation, porterage, labour, provision of engineers, project management, packaging and consumables, and asset management including asset disposal, repurposing, recycling, and donation.

Assets to be carried, stored and disposed of may include but not limited to furniture, IT equipment, audio visual equipment, laboratory equipment, fine art, and artefacts. Additional information: There were 7 places awarded on this Lot

Suppliers have to provide the mandatory Deliverables for Lot 5 as detailed in both Framework Schedule 1 Specification - Core Requirement and Framework Schedule 1 Specification - Annex 5

Suppliers could choose to provide some or all of the optional Deliverables detailed in Framework Schedule 1 Specification - Annex 5

Lot 6 provides a wide range of transport, storage and disposal solutions for vehicles and plant that may include use of specialist vehicles, engineers, fitters, project management, and administration.

Assets to be transported, stored, and disposed of may include but not limited to cars, lorries, buses, military vehicles, emergency service vehicles, industrial plant, aircraft, marine and river vessels. Additionally, there may be a requirement to provide evidential statements to support any legal proceedings. Additional information: There was 1 place awarded on this Lot

Suppliers have to provide the mandatory Deliverables for Lot 6 as detailed in both Framework Schedule 1 Specification - Core Requirement and Framework Schedule 1 Specification - Annex 6

Suppliers could choose to provide some or all of the optional Deliverables detailed in Framework Schedule 1 Specification - Annex 6

Lot 7 provides a wide range of transport and storage for events, shows, and exhibitions that may include use of specialist vehicles, engineers, fitters, project management, and administration. This may also require pick and pack services, stand installations and de-installations, provision of welfare facilities, direct delivery to exhibition stands, and provide temperature-controlled handling.

Items to be transported and stored may include but are not limited to stands, audio-visual equipment, stages, gantries, rigging, cables, clothes, fluids, foodstuff, art, and artefacts. Additional information: There were 2 places awarded on this Lot

Suppliers have to provide the mandatory Deliverables for Lot 7 as detailed in both Framework Schedule 1 Specification - Core Requirement and Framework Schedule 1 Specification - Annex 7

Suppliers could choose to provide some or all of the optional Deliverables detailed in Framework Schedule 1 Specification - Annex 7

Lot 8 provides a wide range of transport and storage solutions for construction sites and site refurbishments, including lay down facilities, offsite storage, Railside, portside, and airside operations. This may include use of specialist vehicles and plant, deployment of project management, specialist consultancy, health and safety regimes, and welfare facilities management.

Items to be transported and stored may include but are not limited to construction materials, bulk aggregates, electrical components, glass, steel, cranes, hoists, and plant. Additional information: There were 5 places awarded on this Lot

Suppliers have to provide the mandatory Deliverables for Lot 8 as detailed in both Framework Schedule 1 Specification - Core Requirement and Framework Schedule 1 Specification - Annex 8

Suppliers could choose to provide some or all of the optional Deliverables detailed in Framework Schedule 1 Specification - Annex 8