Printing and distribution services

Tender description

Tourism Ireland wishes to procure the services of logistics partner who will take responsibility for co-ordinating and distributing the marketing literature and supporting material from its printers to its warehouses in overseas markets. The appointed logistics provider will also take responsibility for the distribution of the marketing literature via marketing channels within the Great Britain and European markets. LOT ONE: Bulk Storage and Distribution of Literature, i.e. at a carton or pallet level to the warehouse / hub, local offices, business partners, travel agencies and exhibitions Tourism Ireland requires delivery of material mainly but not exclusively within the following countries: Ireland, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, The Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, and Austria. The expected service level/lead time for bulk distribution of literature is: Delivery to Local office/trade partner: Within 5 working days of order being placed. Exhibition Orders: Must be delivered at the specified time and location. Bulk Storage and Distribution of Literature to Tourism Ireland's overseas warehouses / hubs. Delivery is required to warehouses and offices in UK, Europe, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Dubai, China, and India The expected service level/lead time for bulk distribution of literature is GB Destinations — 3 – 5 working days. European destinations — 3-5 working days. USA — 15 days including customs clearance. Canada — 21 days including customs clearance. Australia /New Zealand -49 days including customs clearance (3-5 days air freight) China / Dubai/ India –. 3-5 working days air freight. LOT TWO: Mail Fulfilment of marketing literature to consumers in GB and Europe. Approximately 30,000 orders per year (75,000 brochures ) It is expected that consumer orders will be fulfilled as follows: Delivery to Consumer: A maximum period of 10 days between order being placed and consumers receipt of literature.