- Lot 1a (was 1). International Storage
- Lot 1b. Air freight and Air Charter Services
- Lot 1c. Rail Freight
- Lot 1d. Road Freight
- Lot 1e. Sea Freight
- Lot 1f. Managed Service for International Storage and Transportation
- Lot 2a. Storage Solutions
- Lot 2b. Kitting, Fulfilment and Asset Management
- Lot 2c. Transportation and Distribution
- Lot 2d. Managed Service for Storage and Distribution
- Lot 2e. Managed Service for the Storage and Distribution of Vaccines, Pharmaceuticals and Associated Medical Products
- Lot 3a. Collection and Delivery Services
- Lot 3b. Secure Services
- Lot 3c. Secure Collection and Delivery of Examination, Test Papers and Materials
- Lot 3d. Managed Service for Specialist Movements
- Lot 3e. International Courier Services
- Lot 4a. Managed service for the Transportation and Disposal of Firearms, Weapons and Explosives (Class 1)
- Lot 4b. Managed Service for Recycling and Disposal
- Lot 4c. Managed Service for Asset Recovery
Scope
Reference
RM6354
Description
This framework is for the provision of Courier, Distribution, Storage and Specialist Solutions to be utilised by Central Government Departments and all other UK Public Sector Bodies, including Local Authorities, Health, Police, Fire and Rescue, Education, Third Sector and Devolved Administrations.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £3,680,000,000 excluding VAT
- £4,600,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 22 January 2026 to 21 January 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
- GG - Guernsey
- IM - Isle of Man
- JE - Jersey
- AI - Anguilla
- BM - Bermuda
- FK - Falkland Islands
- GI - Gibraltar
- GS - South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
- IO - British Indian Ocean Territory
- KY - Cayman Islands
- MS - Montserrat
- PN - Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie and Oeno Islands
- SH - Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
- TC - Turks and Caicos Islands
- VG - British Virgin Islands
Not the same for all lots
CPV classifications are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 1a (was 1). International Storage
Description
Provides a range of services for secure storage and fulfilment in international locations. Services include but are not limited to:
Inbound warehousing processes;
Warehouse storage;
Fulfilment services, order consolidation, merge in transit;
Packaging and goods/material handling equipment;
Stock Control;
Inventory and asset management systems (including asset traceability);
Customs services and clearance, this includes preparing documents to allow items to be imported and exported.
Lot value (estimated)
- £3,680,000,000 excluding VAT
- £4,600,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 33141620 - Medical kits
- 33141625 - Diagnostic kits
- 42961400 - Dispatch system
- 42965100 - Warehouse management system
- 42998000 - Pallet-picking system
- 43411000 - Sorting and screening machines
- 44143000 - Pallets
- 44423300 - Goods-handling equipment
- 44613300 - Standard freight containers
- 44613400 - Storage containers
- 44614300 - Container storage system
- 48311100 - Document management system
- 48720000 - Bar coding software package
- 48921000 - Automation system
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 63524000 - Transport document preparation services
- 63700000 - Support services for land, water and air transport
- 75131000 - Government services
- 79920000 - Packaging and related services
- 79991000 - Stock-control services
- 92512100 - Archive destruction services
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 1b. Air freight and Air Charter Services
Description
Provides a range of services for managing the transportation of goods to and from the UK to international locations using air freight and air charter services.
Services include but are not limited to:
Charter booking services;
Air freight management;
Airport ground handling services for items arriving into international destinations and into the UK, such as loading and unloading cargo items.
Customs services and clearance, this includes preparing documents to allow items to be imported and exported to and from the UK
Lot value (estimated)
- £3,680,000,000 excluding VAT
- £4,600,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 33141620 - Medical kits
- 33141625 - Diagnostic kits
- 60423000 - Air-charter services
- 63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 1c. Rail Freight
Description
Provides a range of services to help you transport goods by rail to the UK and from international destinations. Services include but are not limited to:
Managing and booking rail freight transportation;
Customs services and clearance, this includes preparing documents to allow items to be imported and exported to and from the UK;
Shipping container movement and management;
Onward transportation of items
Lot value (estimated)
- £3,680,000,000 excluding VAT
- £4,600,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 33141620 - Medical kits
- 33141625 - Diagnostic kits
- 42961400 - Dispatch system
- 44613300 - Standard freight containers
- 44613400 - Storage containers
- 44614300 - Container storage system
- 60200000 - Railway transport services
- 63100000 - Cargo handling and storage services
- 63524000 - Transport document preparation services
- 63711000 - Support services for railway transport
- 75131000 - Government services
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 1d. Road Freight
Description
Provides a range of services to transport goods by road to and from the UK to international destinations. Services include but are not limited to:
Managing road freight services;
Providing specialist vehicles such as temperature controlled or vehicles capable of transporting bulky items;
Customs services and clearance, this includes preparing documents to allow items to be imported or exported to and from the UK;
Onward transportation of items.
Lot value (estimated)
- £3,680,000,000 excluding VAT
- £4,600,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 33141620 - Medical kits
- 33141625 - Diagnostic kits
- 44143000 - Pallets
- 44613300 - Standard freight containers
- 44613400 - Storage containers
- 44614300 - Container storage system
- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 63110000 - Cargo handling services
- 63524000 - Transport document preparation services
- 63710000 - Support services for land transport
- 75131000 - Government services
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 1e. Sea Freight
Description
This sub-lot provides a range of services for transporting by sea to and from the UK to international destinations. Services include but are not limited to:
Managing and booking freight services;
Container management and transportation;
Customs services and clearance, this includes preparing documents to allow items to be imported or exported to and from the UK;
Onward transportation of items.
Lot value (estimated)
- £3,680,000,000 excluding VAT
- £4,600,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 33141620 - Medical kits
- 33141625 - Diagnostic kits
- 42961400 - Dispatch system
- 44613300 - Standard freight containers
- 44613400 - Storage containers
- 44614300 - Container storage system
- 60600000 - Water transport services
- 63521000 - Freight transport agency services
- 63522000 - Ship brokerage services
- 63523000 - Port and forwarding agency services
- 63524000 - Transport document preparation services
- 75131000 - Government services
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 1f. Managed Service for International Storage and Transportation
Description
Provides a full suite of services for the international storage and onward transportation of items either to the UK or to other international destinations. Services include but are not limited to:
Inbound warehousing processes;
Warehouse storage;
Fulfilment services, order consolidation, merge in transit;
Packaging and goods/material handling equipment;
Stock control;
Inventory and asset management systems (including asset traceability);
Onward transportation which may be via sea, rail, road, air or sea;
Customs services and clearance this includes preparing documents to allow items to be imported or exported
Lot value (estimated)
- £3,680,000,000 excluding VAT
- £4,600,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 33141620 - Medical kits
- 33141625 - Diagnostic kits
- 42961400 - Dispatch system
- 42965100 - Warehouse management system
- 42998000 - Pallet-picking system
- 43411000 - Sorting and screening machines
- 44143000 - Pallets
- 44423300 - Goods-handling equipment
- 44613300 - Standard freight containers
- 44613400 - Storage containers
- 44614300 - Container storage system
- 48311100 - Document management system
- 48720000 - Bar coding software package
- 48921000 - Automation system
- 60640000 - Shipping operations
- 63120000 - Storage and warehousing services
- 63522000 - Ship brokerage services
- 63523000 - Port and forwarding agency services
- 63524000 - Transport document preparation services
- 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services
- 75131000 - Government services
- 79920000 - Packaging and related services
- 79991000 - Stock-control services
- 92512100 - Archive destruction services
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2a. Storage Solutions
Description
Provides a range of storage solutions and related services within the UK. Services include but are not limited to:
Inventory and asset management systems (including asset tracking);
Inbound warehousing processes;
Warehouse storage;
Fulfilment services and order consolidation, for example picking and packaging items ready for dispatch;
Packaging of items and material handling equipment to enable the dispatch;
stock control.
Lot value (estimated)
- £3,680,000,000 excluding VAT
- £4,600,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 33141625 - Diagnostic kits
- 42961400 - Dispatch system
- 42965100 - Warehouse management system
- 42998000 - Pallet-picking system
- 43411000 - Sorting and screening machines
- 44143000 - Pallets
- 44423300 - Goods-handling equipment
- 44613300 - Standard freight containers
- 44613400 - Storage containers
- 44614300 - Container storage system
- 48311100 - Document management system
- 48720000 - Bar coding software package
- 48921000 - Automation system
- 63121000 - Storage and retrieval services
- 63122000 - Warehousing services
- 63524000 - Transport document preparation services
- 64100000 - Post and courier services
- 75131000 - Government services
- 79920000 - Packaging and related services
- 79991000 - Stock-control services
- 92512100 - Archive destruction services
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2b. Kitting, Fulfilment and Asset Management
Description
Provides a range of fulfilment and kitting solutions and services within the UK. Services include but are not limited to:
Asset tracking;
Picking and packaging of products;
Unpacking received products into individual cases;
Preparing items for dispatch according to buyer needs.
Lot value (estimated)
- £3,680,000,000 excluding VAT
- £4,600,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 33141620 - Medical kits
- 33141625 - Diagnostic kits
- 42961400 - Dispatch system
- 42965100 - Warehouse management system
- 42998000 - Pallet-picking system
- 43411000 - Sorting and screening machines
- 44143000 - Pallets
- 44423300 - Goods-handling equipment
- 44613300 - Standard freight containers
- 44613400 - Storage containers
- 44614300 - Container storage system
- 48311100 - Document management system
- 48720000 - Bar coding software package
- 48921000 - Automation system
- 63121000 - Storage and retrieval services
- 63122000 - Warehousing services
- 63524000 - Transport document preparation services
- 64100000 - Post and courier services
- 75131000 - Government services
- 79571000 - Mailing services
- 79920000 - Packaging and related services
- 79991000 - Stock-control services
- 92512100 - Archive destruction services
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2c. Transportation and Distribution
Description
Provides a range of services for the transportation and distribution of items within the UK such as:
Pallets;
Individual boxes;
Containers;
Medical equipment;
Large bulky items.
Lot value (estimated)
- £3,680,000,000 excluding VAT
- £4,600,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 33141000 - Disposable non-chemical medical consumables and haematological consumables
- 42961400 - Dispatch system
- 44143000 - Pallets
- 44613300 - Standard freight containers
- 44613400 - Storage containers
- 44614300 - Container storage system
- 63121000 - Storage and retrieval services
- 63122000 - Warehousing services
- 63524000 - Transport document preparation services
- 64100000 - Post and courier services
- 75131000 - Government services
- 79920000 - Packaging and related services
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2d. Managed Service for Storage and Distribution
Description
Provide a range of services for the storage and distribution in the UK. Services include but are not limited to:
Inbound warehousing processes;
Warehouse storage;
Fulfilment services, order consolidation, merge in transit;
Packaging and goods/material handling equipment;
stock control;
Inventory and asset management systems (including asset traceability);
Onward transportation.
Lot value (estimated)
- £3,680,000,000 excluding VAT
- £4,600,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 33141000 - Disposable non-chemical medical consumables and haematological consumables
- 42961400 - Dispatch system
- 42965100 - Warehouse management system
- 42998000 - Pallet-picking system
- 43411000 - Sorting and screening machines
- 44143000 - Pallets
- 44423300 - Goods-handling equipment
- 44613300 - Standard freight containers
- 44613400 - Storage containers
- 44614300 - Container storage system
- 48311100 - Document management system
- 48720000 - Bar coding software package
- 48921000 - Automation system
- 63121000 - Storage and retrieval services
- 63122000 - Warehousing services
- 63524000 - Transport document preparation services
- 64100000 - Post and courier services
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services
- 75131000 - Government services
- 79920000 - Packaging and related services
- 79991000 - Stock-control services
- 92512100 - Archive destruction services
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2e. Managed Service for the Storage and Distribution of Vaccines, Pharmaceuticals and Associated Medical Products
Description
Lot(0011)
Lot number(UK4_79)
For example: 1
2e
Lot title(UK4_80)
Managed Service for the Storage and Distribution of Vaccines, Pharmaceuticals and Associated Medical Products
Lot description(UK4_81)
Provide a range of services for the storage and distribution of vaccines and pharmaceuticals and associated products in the UK.
Services include but are not limited to:
Inbound warehousing processes;
Warehouse storage;
Temperature controlled and refrigerated storage;
Fulfilment services, order consolidation, merge in transit;
Packaging and goods/material handling equipment;
stock control;
Inventory and asset management systems (including asset traceability);
Onward transportation including temperature controlled or dual zone vehicles.
Lot value (estimated)
- £3,680,000,000 excluding VAT
- £4,600,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 24000000 - Chemical products
- 33141620 - Medical kits
- 33141625 - Diagnostic kits
- 33199000 - Medical clothing
- 33620000 - Medicinal products for the blood, blood-forming organs and the cardiovascular system
- 33651000 - General anti-infectives for systemic use and vaccines
- 33680000 - Pharmaceutical articles
- 33690000 - Various medicinal products
- 33741300 - Hand sanitizer
- 33954000 - Biological evidence collection kits
- 38911000 - Manual swab test kits
- 38912000 - Automated swab test kits
- 42961400 - Dispatch system
- 42965100 - Warehouse management system
- 42998000 - Pallet-picking system
- 43411000 - Sorting and screening machines
- 44143000 - Pallets
- 44423300 - Goods-handling equipment
- 44613300 - Standard freight containers
- 44613400 - Storage containers
- 44614300 - Container storage system
- 48311100 - Document management system
- 48720000 - Bar coding software package
- 48921000 - Automation system
- 63121000 - Storage and retrieval services
- 63122000 - Warehousing services
- 63524000 - Transport document preparation services
- 64100000 - Post and courier services
- 75131000 - Government services
- 79920000 - Packaging and related services
- 79991000 - Stock-control services
- 85142400 - Home delivery of incontinence products
- 92512100 - Archive destruction services
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3a. Collection and Delivery Services
Description
Provides collection and delivery services within the UK and international destinations `items include but are not limited to:
Documents;
Parcels;
Pallets;
Bulk movements.
Lot value (estimated)
- £3,680,000,000 excluding VAT
- £4,600,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 60160000 - Mail transport by road
- 63524000 - Transport document preparation services
- 64120000 - Courier services
- 75131000 - Government services
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3b. Secure Services
Description
Provides secure collection and delivery within the UK, where suppliers provide additional insurances and double manned vehicles for high value secure items. Items include but are not limited to:
Documents;
IT equipment;
Art work and museum artefacts;
Mobile Phones;
Parcels;
Pallets;
Bulk movements
Lot value (estimated)
- £3,680,000,000 excluding VAT
- £4,600,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 60161000 - Parcel transport services
- 64121000 - Multi-modal courier services
- 75131000 - Government services
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3c. Secure Collection and Delivery of Examination, Test Papers and Materials
Description
Provides secure distribution of exam papers and associated materials to test centres, awarding organisations and examiners in the UK.
Services include overnight and same day.
Lot value (estimated)
- £3,680,000,000 excluding VAT
- £4,600,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 22832000 - Exercise papers
- 64121000 - Multi-modal courier services
- 75130000 - Supporting services for the government
- 90511400 - Paper collecting services
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3d. Managed Service for Specialist Movements
Description
Provides a full suite of services for the collection and delivery of specialist items which may include but is not limited to:
Documents and parcels;
Infectious Substances Category A UN Class 6, division 6.2 UN 2814;
Toxic Substances UN Class 6, division 6.1;
Genetically modified organisms, which are classed as UN 2814 and UN 2900;
Any diagnostic and/or investigative specimens for laboratory analysis, which are classified as UN2814 and/or UN2900;
Genetically modified organisms and any diagnostic and/or investigative specimens for laboratory analysis, which are classified as UN337;
Water Samples.
Non-infectious substances including but not limited to:
Controlled drugs;
Pharmaceuticals;
Medical supplies;
Associated equipment;
Compressed gases including birthing gases.
Lot value (estimated)
- £3,680,000,000 excluding VAT
- £4,600,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 33141510 - Blood products
- 33141620 - Medical kits
- 33141625 - Diagnostic kits
- 33191000 - Sterilisation, disinfection and hygiene devices
- 33192000 - Medical furniture
- 33680000 - Pharmaceutical articles
- 33741300 - Hand sanitizer
- 38911000 - Manual swab test kits
- 38912000 - Automated swab test kits
- 60420000 - Non-scheduled air transport services
- 63524000 - Transport document preparation services
- 64120000 - Courier services
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 75131000 - Government services
- 85111800 - Pathology services
- 85111810 - Blood analysis services
- 85111820 - Bacteriological analysis services
- 85142400 - Home delivery of incontinence products
- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3e. International Courier Services
Description
Provides secure collection and delivery of documents and parcels to international destinations.
Services include:
Priority:
Europe - 1 to 3 days after collection
Worldwide - 1 to 4 days after collection;
Standard:
Europe - 2 to 4 days after collection,
Worldwide - 3 to 7 days after collection;
Economy:
Europe - 3 to 7 days after collection,
Worldwide - 7 to 10 days after collection;
Customs clearance.
Lot value (estimated)
- £3,680,000,000 excluding VAT
- £4,600,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
- 60400000 - Air transport services
- 63524000 - Transport document preparation services
- 64120000 - Courier services
- 75131000 - Government services
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4a. Managed service for the Transportation and Disposal of Firearms, Weapons and Explosives (Class 1)
Description
Provides a fully managed service for the secure collection, delivery and disposal of items which may include but not limited to:
● UN Class 1 High Consequence Explosive Substances and articles;
● UN Class 1 Explosive Substances and articles and articles division 1.1-1.6;
● Section 5 Firearms;
● Section 1 Firearms;
● Section 2 Firearms;
● Handguns for humane dispatch;
● Small arms ammunition;
● CS Gas and PAVA Spray;
● Chain of custody transportation service and services
● Weapons including knives and tools
● Fireworks
Lot value (estimated)
- £3,680,000,000 excluding VAT
- £4,600,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 24600000 - Explosives
- 35200000 - Police equipment
- 35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts
- 39241100 - Knives
- 64120000 - Courier services
- 71631000 - Technical inspection services
- 75131000 - Government services
- 75220000 - Defence services
- 75241100 - Police services
- 75251000 - Fire-brigade services
- 90511000 - Refuse collection services
- 90512000 - Refuse transport services
- 90513000 - Non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services
- 90520000 - Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4b. Managed Service for Recycling and Disposal
Description
Provides a range of services for the recycling and disposal of items which may include incineration, resale, donation and auctioning. Items may include, but are not limited to:
Medical equipment;
Packaging;
PPE;
IT equipment.
Lot value (estimated)
- £3,680,000,000 excluding VAT
- £4,600,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 63120000 - Storage and warehousing services
- 64120000 - Courier services
- 75131000 - Government services
- 79342400 - Auction services
- 79342410 - Electronic auction services
- 79957000 - Auction organisation services
- 79991000 - Stock-control services
- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
- 92512100 - Archive destruction services
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4c. Managed Service for Asset Recovery
Description
Provides a fully managed service for the transportation, resale or disposal of any item or asset including:
High value items;
Electrical equipment;
Office equipment and machinery;
Vehicles.
Lot value (estimated)
- £3,680,000,000 excluding VAT
- £4,600,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 15991000 - Tobacco goods
- 35320000 - Firearms
- 39241100 - Knives
- 45111200 - Site preparation and clearance work
- 50117300 - Reconditioning services of vehicles
- 50118110 - Vehicle towing-away services
- 50118400 - Breakdown and recovery services for motor vehicles
- 50190000 - Demolition services of vehicles
- 64120000 - Courier services
- 70122100 - Land sale services
- 70123000 - Sale of real estate
- 71632000 - Technical testing services
- 75131000 - Government services
- 79342400 - Auction services
- 79342410 - Electronic auction services
- 79957000 - Auction organisation services
- 90513000 - Non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services
- 90900000 - Cleaning and sanitation services
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0.75%
Further information about fees
The Supplier will pay, excluding VAT, 0.75% (Lots 1a-f and Lots 2a-e) and 0.5% (Lots 3a - e and Lots 4a - c) of all the Charges for the Deliverables invoiced to the Buyer under all Call-Off Contracts.
Framework operation description
Refer to Framework Schedule 7 - Call Off Award Procedure for details of the competitive selection processes for the award of contracts under this framework.
In the event that there is a challenge to the Competition and such a challenge is confined to any one particular Lot, the Authority reserves the right to the extent that it is lawful to do so, to conclude a Framework Contract with the successful Suppliers in respect of the Lot(s) that has (have) not been so challenged." and this should go in the lot descriptions the rest is covered in the ITT The Authority also reserves the right to extend Lots by varying durations.
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Refer to RM6354 - Courier, Distribution, Storage and Specialist Solutions - Customer List for details of contracting authorities that may use the framework
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Lot 1a (was 1). International Storage
Lot 1b. Air freight and Air Charter Services
Lot 1c. Rail Freight
Lot 1d. Road Freight
Lot 1e. Sea Freight
Lot 1f. Managed Service for International Storage and Transportation
Lot 2a. Storage Solutions
Lot 2b. Kitting, Fulfilment and Asset Management
Lot 2c. Transportation and Distribution
Lot 2d. Managed Service for Storage and Distribution
Lot 2e. Managed Service for the Storage and Distribution of Vaccines, Pharmaceuticals and Associated Medical Products
Lot 3a. Collection and Delivery Services
Lot 3b. Secure Services
Lot 3c. Secure Collection and Delivery of Examination, Test Papers and Materials
Lot 3d. Managed Service for Specialist Movements
Lot 3e. International Courier Services
Lot 4a. Managed service for the Transportation and Disposal of Firearms, Weapons and Explosives (Class 1)
Lot 4b. Managed Service for Recycling and Disposal
Lot 4c. Managed Service for Asset Recovery
The conditions of participation relating to the legal and financial capacity are set out in the ITT, in the procurement specific questionnaire. The conditions of participation will be assessed in accordance with the assessment methodologies detailed in the procurement specific questionnaire and Attachment 2 How to tender.
Technical ability conditions of participation
Lot 1a (was 1). International Storage
Lot 1b. Air freight and Air Charter Services
Lot 1c. Rail Freight
Lot 1d. Road Freight
Lot 1e. Sea Freight
Lot 1f. Managed Service for International Storage and Transportation
Lot 2a. Storage Solutions
Lot 2b. Kitting, Fulfilment and Asset Management
Lot 2c. Transportation and Distribution
Lot 2d. Managed Service for Storage and Distribution
Lot 2e. Managed Service for the Storage and Distribution of Vaccines, Pharmaceuticals and Associated Medical Products
Lot 3a. Collection and Delivery Services
Lot 3b. Secure Services
Lot 3c. Secure Collection and Delivery of Examination, Test Papers and Materials
Lot 3d. Managed Service for Specialist Movements
Lot 3e. International Courier Services
Lot 4a. Managed service for the Transportation and Disposal of Firearms, Weapons and Explosives (Class 1)
Lot 4b. Managed Service for Recycling and Disposal
Lot 4c. Managed Service for Asset Recovery
The conditions of participation relating to technical capability are set out in the ITT, in the procurement specific questionnaire. The conditions of participation will be assessed in accordance with the assessment methodologies detailed in the procurement specific questionnaire and Attachment 2 How to tender.
Particular suitability
Lot 1a (was 1). International Storage
Lot 1b. Air freight and Air Charter Services
Lot 1c. Rail Freight
Lot 1d. Road Freight
Lot 1e. Sea Freight
Lot 1f. Managed Service for International Storage and Transportation
Lot 2a. Storage Solutions
Lot 2b. Kitting, Fulfilment and Asset Management
Lot 2c. Transportation and Distribution
Lot 2d. Managed Service for Storage and Distribution
Lot 2e. Managed Service for the Storage and Distribution of Vaccines, Pharmaceuticals and Associated Medical Products
Lot 3a. Collection and Delivery Services
Lot 3b. Secure Services
Lot 3c. Secure Collection and Delivery of Examination, Test Papers and Materials
Lot 3d. Managed Service for Specialist Movements
Lot 3e. International Courier Services
Lot 4a. Managed service for the Transportation and Disposal of Firearms, Weapons and Explosives (Class 1)
Lot 4b. Managed Service for Recycling and Disposal
Lot 4c. Managed Service for Asset Recovery
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
11 August 2025, 3:00pm
Tender submission deadline
28 August 2025, 3:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
12 January 2026
Award criteria
Lot 1a (was 1). International Storage
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price - Lot 1a | Price | 40% |
| Storage solutions | Quality | 30% |
| Value for money | Quality | 20% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Lot 1b. Air freight and Air Charter Services
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price - Lot 1b | Price | 40% |
| Air freight and air charter services | Quality | 30% |
| Value for money | Quality | 20% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Lot 1c. Rail Freight
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price - Lot 1c | Price | 40% |
| Freight services | Quality | 30% |
| Value for money | Quality | 20% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Lot 1d. Road Freight
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price - Lot 1d | Price | 40% |
| Freight services | Quality | 30% |
| Value for money | Quality | 20% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Lot 1e. Sea Freight
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price - Lot 1e | Price | 40% |
| Freight services | Quality | 30% |
| Value for money | Quality | 20% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Lot 1f. Managed Service for International Storage and Transportation
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price - Lot 1f | Price | 40% |
| Managed services for international storage and transportation | Quality | 30% |
| Value for money | Quality | 20% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Lot 2a. Storage Solutions
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price - Lot 2a | Price | 40% |
| Storage solutions | Quality | 30% |
| Value for money | Quality | 20% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Lot 2b. Kitting, Fulfilment and Asset Management
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price - Lot 2b | Price | 40% |
| Kitting, fulfilment and asset management | Quality | 30% |
| Value for money | Quality | 20% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Lot 2c. Transportation and Distribution
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price - Lot 2c | Price | 40% |
| Transport and distribution | Quality | 30% |
| Value for money | Quality | 20% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Lot 2d. Managed Service for Storage and Distribution
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price - Lot 2d | Price | 40% |
| Transport and distribution | Quality | 30% |
| Value for money | Quality | 20% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Lot 2e. Managed Service for the Storage and Distribution of Vaccines, Pharmaceuticals and Associated Medical Products
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price - Lot 2e | Price | 40% |
| Managed service for storage and distribution of vaccines, pharmaceuticals and associated medical products | Quality | 30% |
| Value for money | Quality | 20% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Lot 3a. Collection and Delivery Services
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price - Lot 3a | Price | 40% |
| Collection and delivery services | Quality | 30% |
| Value for money | Quality | 20% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Lot 3b. Secure Services
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price - Lot 3b | Price | 40% |
| Secure services | Quality | 30% |
| Value for money | Quality | 20% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Lot 3c. Secure Collection and Delivery of Examination, Test Papers and Materials
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price - Lot 3c | Price | 40% |
| Secure collection and delivery of examination, test papers and materials | Quality | 30% |
| Value for money | Quality | 20% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Lot 3d. Managed Service for Specialist Movements
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price - Lot 3d | Price | 40% |
| Managed service for specialist movements | Quality | 30% |
| Value for money | Quality | 20% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Lot 3e. International Courier Services
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price - Lot 3e | Price | 40% |
| International courier services | Quality | 30% |
| Value for money | Quality | 20% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Lot 4a. Managed service for the Transportation and Disposal of Firearms, Weapons and Explosives (Class 1)
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price - Lot 4a | Price | 40% |
| Managed service for the transportation and disposal of firearms, weapons and explosives | Quality | 30% |
| Value for money | Quality | 20% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Lot 4b. Managed Service for Recycling and Disposal
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price - Lot 4b | Price | 40% |
| Managed service for recycling and disposal | Quality | 30% |
| Value for money | Quality | 20% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Lot 4c. Managed Service for Asset Recovery
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price - Lot 4c | Price | 40% |
| Managed service for asset recovery | Quality | 30% |
| Value for money | Quality | 20% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Crown Commercial Service
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBZB-4962-TVLR
The Capital, Old Hall Street
Liverpool
L3 9PP
United Kingdom
Region: UKD72 - Liverpool
Organisation type: Public authority - central government