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Tender

27 Jul 2026 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

UK Power Networks (Operations) Limited is currently seeking suppliers for the provision of mail and postal services through an open tender process, titled "UK Power Networks Mail And Postal Services 2026." The procurement belongs to the "services" industry category focusing on post and courier services and comprises two distinct lots: internal and external mail services, and courier services. Both lots are active and based in London, with the tender process managed from UK Power Networks' Southwark Bridge Road offices. The procurement utilises a competitive flexible procedure featuring three stages: an initial procurement-specific questionnaire, a balanced scorecard assessment, and final negotiations. Interested parties need to submit their expressions of interest by 27th August 2026, with the final award expected by 27th November 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in courier and postal services to expand their market reach and secure a long-term contract. Vendors with experience in efficiently managing large-scale mail logistics and offering competitive, high-quality services are well-suited to compete. UK Power Networks has a notable financial threshold with contracts valued up to £2.4 million, which indicates substantial business potential for successful bidders. Companies able to navigate multi-stage procurement processes and offer superior technical and commercial propositions stand a chance to be awarded these contracts, potentially benefiting from renewal options extending services up to 2032.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

UK Power Networks Mail And Postal Services 2026

Notice Description

Tender for UK Power Networks Mail And Postal Services 2026

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Internal and External Mail Services

Lot 1 - Internal (inter-site) and External Mail Services

Renewal: Extension options of +1 +1 to take us into 2032.

Lot 2 - Courier Services

Lot 2 - External Courier Services

Renewal: Extension options of +1 +1 to take us into 2032.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d47f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070898-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64100000 - Post and courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK POWER NETWORKS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 6NP
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
St George's
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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