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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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28 Aug 2018 at 11:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, specifically the Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) Mat Strat, British Forces Post Office (BFPO) Team, is conducting a procurement process for the "Provision of Services for Overseas Conveyance of HM Forces Mail". This tender is classified under the industry category of scheduled airmail transport services and is located in Ruislip, London. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, having completed the tender period on 22nd August 2018. The value of this contract is £4,000,000, set to commence from 1st October 2018 and conclude on 30th September 2020.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in logistics, postal services, or transportation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given their noted suitability for the project. Competing businesses should possess experience in secure mail services and have the capacity to handle various mail types, including letters, packets, and parcels up to 30 kilograms. This contract allows for a reliable partnership with the Ministry of Defence, potentially enhancing a company’s portfolio in government contracting.

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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-b5fd17-9c28f4da-fa4d-43b9-a92b-ef2a8dc17e26
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb2985ce-2751-4c2f-857b-654b2f401a60
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60411000 - Scheduled airmail transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20187 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2020 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AIRMAIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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