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ID 5831752 - The Provision of Postal Services for the Northern Ireland Civil Service and Participating Bodies

Department of Finance

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

27 Apr 2026 at 11:07

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

02 Apr 2026 at 10:17

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

19 Feb 2026 at 15:19

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Finance in Belfast, Northern Ireland, has completed a public procurement process for the provision of postal services to the Northern Ireland Civil Service and participating bodies. The award stage, finalised in April 2026, grants Whistl UK Ltd the contract, which spans from August 2026 to July 2029 with possibilities for two extensions. This tender falls under the services category, specifically postal services related to letters and parcels, and adheres to Northern Irish devolved regulations with an open procurement method. The contract is set to be executed under "light touch" regimes, ensuring flexibility to meet the operational needs across various locations in Northern Ireland, with a contract value estimated gross at £56.4 million.

This procurement process opens significant business opportunities, particularly for large postal service providers capable of managing and delivering complex logistics operations efficiently. Suppliers interested in scaling their services in the Northern Irish market will find this contract beneficial for expanding influence and revenue streams. The procurement focuses on key quality criteria such as service delivery and implementation, alongside cost considerations, making it ideal for businesses with robust management systems and commitment to social value. Businesses with experience in adaptable postal and parcel services, and a capacity for continuity and fair work practices, will find this tender aligns well with their strategic growth objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ID 5831752 - The Provision of Postal Services for the Northern Ireland Civil Service and Participating Bodies

Notice Description

Construction and Procurement Delivery (CPD) on behalf of the Northern Ireland Civil Service and participating bodies is seeking to establish a Contract for the provision of Postal services at locations throughout Northern Ireland. Further details of specific requirements are provided in the CfT documents. The Supplier will be responsible for managing and delivering the specified services in a flexible and responsive manner to suit the requirements of each location. Suppliers should refer to the Mid-Tier Schedule 2 Specification and contract documents for full details of the deliverables of this contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Following the initial contract period, there are 2 potential extension periods of up to 24 months each. Optional extension periods will be subject to review and satisfactory performance assessment by the Contracting Authority.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065864
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037920-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64110000 - Postal services

64112000 - Postal services related to letters

64113000 - Postal services related to parcels

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£47,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£47,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£47,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£47,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2033-02-18

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department of Finance
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT3 9ED
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Whistl UK Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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