Framework Agreement - Courier Services for Oversized and Specialist Shipments

Tender description

CalMac Ferries Ltd (CFL) is looking to appoint a minimum of one supplier(s) to undertake all oversized and specialist courier services within the UK. Lot 1: The supplier(s) must provide a guaranteed end-to-end freight forwarding service for all CalMac oversized and specialist domestic shipments. This must include status updates for orders in transit and explanations and/or mitigations for any unavoidable delays. The successful supplier(s) must provide a range of different transport options along with timed delivery options. The successful supplier(s) must have capacity to handle oversized and specialist freight, their transport vehicles must be equipped with suitable cranage equipment or additional cranage must provided by the supplier due to operating ports being unequipped to unload goods. The supplier must also have the ability to tow equipment. Examples of items (but not limited to): - 20-foot container - Large spare parts / pallets of spares - Engines - Hydraulic cylinders - Voith propulsion unit (7 tonnes) - Schottel propulsion unit (7 tonnes) - Rescue/lifeboats.