DHSC International Freight and Logistics Solutions

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