Transport services (excl. waste transport). All units and establishments of the Ministry of Defence and any other UK government department or contracting authority have a requirement for a weekly freight forwarding service operating a return journey between the UK/Europe, Asia and the Middle East. The Contractor shall be required to arrange for the movement of containers, vehicles and equipment; including abnormal indivisible loads between the UK/Europe, Asia and the Middle East under the provisions of an Enabling Contract. Preference will be given to Contractors who can demonstrate extensive experience operating in Pakistan (PAK), Afghanistan (AFG) and the wider Middle East areas. Please note that potential service providers will be expected to operate under Contractor on Deployed Operations (CONDO) terms and conditions which may mean operating under UK military jurisdiction whilst in theatre.

Potential suppliers who consider they can provide the requirement should express their interest by letter, fax or e-mail to the Contracting Authority no later than 10:00 am 28.5.2012. The Authority may issue a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire to those suppliers who have expressed an interest in order they demonstrate a sufficient level of competence for inclusion in any invitation to tender (this will be up to a maximum of six (6)).