Tender

Provision of Services for Overseas Conveyance of HM Forces Mail

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DE&S MAT STRAT, BRITISH FORCES POST OFFICE (BFPO) TEAM

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Tender

15 Jun 2018 at 12:06

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence's British Forces Post Office (BFPO) is currently conducting an open tender for the "Provision of Services for Overseas Conveyance of HM Forces Mail." This procurement, classified under scheduled airmail transport services, is set to commence on 1st October 2018 and will run until 30th September 2022. The tender period ends on 17th July 2018, with services originating and concluding at London Heathrow or London Gatwick. This initiative aims to enhance the secure conveyance of mail for HM Forces at various overseas locations, crucially supporting the organisation's operational capabilities.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the transport and logistics sector, particularly those capable of providing secure airmail transport services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they can bring innovative solutions and competitive pricing to the table. Companies with experience in military logistics or those accustomed to handling international mail services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Services for Overseas Conveyance of HM Forces Mail

Notice Description

The British Forces Post Office (BFPO), part of the Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) within the Ministry of Defence (MoD), provides a worldwide postal service to Permanent Joint Operating Bases and fixed base locations, as well as HM Ships and support to Operations and Exercises. The organisation is now considering the requirement for provision of services for the secure conveyance for HM Forces Mail, post September 2018. The Mail (letters and cards, large letters, small packets, and parcels up to 30Kgs in weight) would be despatched by BFPO in mail bags for both an Outbound service and an Inbound service (although it should be noted that not all Locations require an inbound service): the former would be a service that commences at either London Heathrow or London Gatwick; and the latter, a service that concluded at either London Heathrow or London Gatwick. Other aspects of the requirement are described later in this Notice. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Ruislip: Scheduled airmail transport services.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-67475a13-f822-4681-bba3-510ffa50f44b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f750672a-f02a-48d8-a277-5adfbce637d3
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60411000 - Scheduled airmail transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2022 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DE&S MAT STRAT, BRITISH FORCES POST OFFICE (BFPO) TEAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RUISLIP
Postcode
HA4 6DQ
Post Town
Harrow
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Hillingdon
Electoral Ward
South Ruislip
Westminster Constituency
Uxbridge and South Ruislip

Further Information

Notice Documents

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