0036 - Outbound International end-to-end Delivery Service from Ireland to the United States

This is a call to competition by AN POST for an outbound international end-to-end delivery service to the US . This will involve transportation services from Ireland, customs clearance and final mile delivery in the US along with a return service solution. This service provides an end to end outbound solution for parcels sent by AN POST from Ireland to the United States (US), combining international customs brokerage, overseas line haul and US final mile delivery in full compliance with US Executive Order 14324. The Contractor assumes responsibility as Importer of Record, managing customs clearance under both Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) and Delivered Duty Unpaid (DDU) models, including the calculation, collection and remittance of all applicable duties and taxes prior to export. The service integrates electronic pre advice and tracking, proactive duty notification to addressees, secure customs compliance and bonded importation, ensuring parcels are fully customs cleared before dispatch to minimise delays, returns and customer disruption while maintaining a transparent, unchanged consumer experience. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate to AN POST’s complete satisfaction that they have the capacity and capability to provide all of the services required.