Haulage, Storage and Disposals

The Authority, Border Force (BF), is seeking to engage with the market in advance of a forthcoming procurement for the provision of Haulage, Storage and Disposal Services.

These services will support the secure handling of goods and vehicles seized during Border Force operations. The requirement is critical to the effective operation of BF and may also be utilised by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) for inland seizures and the National Crime Agency (NCA) in relation to their enforcement activities.

The scope of services is expected to include, but is not limited to, the following:

Haulage:

Provision of planned, stand-by or rapid response collection and transportation services for the movement seized goods and/or vehicles; between point of seizure, storage facilities and disposal locations. Handling of a wide range of items including excise items and high risk high value (HRHV) seizures such as controlled drugs, cash and firearms.

Maintain a chain of evidence and robust tracking systems.

Storage:

Management and operation of Authority-owned storage sites.

Provision of additional storage facilities where Authority sites reach capacity.

Delivery of associated facilities management services.

Disposal of Goods:

Provision of direct or indirect disposal services, including destruction and recycling.

Handling of any type of waste generated by the Authority, in accordance with applicable legislation and environmental standards.

Hazardous Storage:

Handling and storage of seized Nitrous Oxide (N2O)

Maintenance of appropriate security, safety and record keeping arrangements

Note: Transportation of N2O is out of scope for this requirement

Sale / Auction of Vehicles and Goods:

Provision of auction services for the disposal of seized vehicles and goods by sale

Management of the end-to-end auction process, including preparation, marketing and sale execution

This notice is issued for market engagement purposes only. It is not a call for competition and does not commit the Authority to undertake any procurement exercise.

Required supplier input is covered further within this document under Engagement.