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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 11:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, specifically the Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) within the British Forces Post Office (BFPO) Team, has completed the procurement process for the service titled "Provision of Services for Overseas Conveyance of HM Forces Mail." This service falls under the category of Scheduled Airmail Transport Services and was awarded on 22nd August 2018, with a contract value of £4,000,000. The contract commenced on 1st October 2018 and will run until 30th September 2020. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, and the primary location for service delivery is London, United Kingdom, concluding at either London Heathrow or London Gatwick.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in logistics and postal services, particularly those equipped to handle secure conveyance of mail and parcels for military applications. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in freight transport, mail handling, and related services will find this tender particularly suitable for their capabilities. Additionally, companies with experience in contractual obligations and service delivery to government bodies can leverage this contract to enhance their market presence and expand their operational capacity.

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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.'.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bd5700d9-95c7-495b-932f-fb3dfd24ec66
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7c2930b-6529-4342-ba5d-798cbea86af9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DE&S MAT STRAT, BRITISH FORCES POST OFFICE (BFPO) TEAM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mike.mcgovern521@mod.uk
Contact Phone
+442085893277

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

NATIONAL AIR CARGO (DEUTSCHLAND

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