Scope
Reference
CPG/12484/2025
Description
The bidder shall at all times exercise reasonable care and professionalism in executing duties and shall act in good faith on behalf of the BHC while providing the clearing and forwarding services
Clearing of consignments without incurring storage charges and demurrage or penalties by customs.
Monitor each shipment and submit daily report showing clearance position and any
other information until the cargo is cleared and delivered.
Advice BHC on existing customs/KPA (Kenya Ports Authority) regulations and changes affecting clearance and handling of cargo.
Total value (estimated)
- £139,230 excluding VAT
- £139,230 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2025 to 31 December 2029
- Possible extension to 31 December 2030
- 5 years, 1 month
Description of possible extension:
subject to satisfactory perfromance
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 63521000 - Freight transport agency services
Contract locations
- KE - Kenya
Submission
Enquiry deadline
7 October 2025, 1:00pm
Tender submission deadline
14 October 2025, 1:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
18 November 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 17 August 2029
Award criteria
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Commercial | Cost |
Weighting description
Tehcnical=70% and Commercial=30%
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
There is already a desktop market reasearch conducted
Contracting authority
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXRR-8771-PHVX
King Charles Street
London
SW1A 2AH
South Africa
Email: Thabang.Mokoena@fcdo.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-development-office
Organisation type: Public authority - central government