Notice Information
Notice Title
Provision of Worldwide Conveyance Services of HM Forces Mail
Notice Description
Description of Requirement The Ministry of Defence, acting through the British Forces Post Office (BFPO), intends to procure a comprehensive global mail conveyance service to support the delivery and return of Forces mail and courier services worldwide. BFPO's mission is to provide an efficient, effective and resilient postal and courier service in order to sustain the fighting power of UK Armed Forces worldwide. BFPO delivers postal services to Service Personnel, Defence Civil Servants and entitled family members located across the globe through a combination of military and commercial transportation networks. The Authority is considering a requirement that may include some or all of the following service elements: Scheduled Worldwide Mail Conveyance International inbound and outbound mail conveyance services. Freight forwarding through commercial air carriers and express courier networks. Customs management and associated documentation. Provision of tracking and tracing services. Non-Scheduled (Ad Hoc) Worldwide Mail Conveyance Urgent and operational mail movements. Support to HM Ships and deployed military operations. Flexible worldwide collection and delivery capability. Airport Road Trunking Routine movement of mail between BFPO Headquarters and designated airport cargo facilities. Handling, storage and secure transportation of military mail consignments. UK Road Trunking Collection and delivery services between BFPO, Royal Mail facilities, RAF Brize Norton and other Defence locations. Provision of suitable vehicles, drivers and associated operational support. Witness Loading and Specialist Freight Forwarding Services Support for secure international movement of designated consignments. Airport handling and customs liaison activities. Entry Summary Declaration (ENS) Filing Services Submission and management of customs declarations and associated regulatory requirements. Support for BFPO requirements relating to the movement of mail into EU territories. Key Requirements Potential suppliers should be capable of demonstrating: Proven experience in international freight forwarding, mail conveyance or logistics services. Access to worldwide transportation networks. Appropriate aviation, freight forwarding and customs accreditations. Robust track and trace capabilities. Ability to operate within secure and sensitive government environments. Compliance with all applicable UK transport, customs, security and health and safety legislation. Business continuity and resilience arrangements capable of supporting operational military requirements. Experience supporting public sector or defence customers is desirable. Market Engagement The Authority intends to undertake market engagement activities with interested suppliers prior to commencing the formal procurement. These activities may include Requests for Information (RFI), supplier engagement events, one-to-one discussions and industry briefings. Information gathered through market engagement will be used to inform the final procurement strategy, requirements, lotting structure and commercial approach. Participation in pre-market engagement activities will not confer any advantage or disadvantage in any subsequent procurement process. Procurement Act 2023 The Authority intends to conduct any future procurement in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and associated regulations. Further information, including any Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (UK2), Tender Notice (UK4) and procurement documentation, will be published on the Central Digital Platform at the appropriate time. Additional Information This Pipeline Notice is issued for information and procurement planning purposes only and does not commit the Authority to commence any procurement or enter into any contractual arrangement. The scope, procurement timetable, contract structure and estimated value remain subject to business approvals, funding and further development of the requirement. Contract Locations - Please note that although United Kingdom has been selected, this does not rule out Suppliers that are not based in United Kingdom.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-06dfea
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075644-2026
- Current Stage
- Planning
- All Stages
- Planning
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK1 - Pipeline Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Not Specified
- Procurement Method Details
- Not specified
- Tender Suitability
- SME
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
-
- CPV Codes
60112000 - Public road transport services
60161000 - Parcel transport services
60411000 - Scheduled airmail transport services
60421000 - Non-scheduled airmail transport services
64111000 - Postal services related to newspapers and periodicals
64113000 - Postal services related to parcels
64114000 - Post office counter services
64121000 - Multi-modal courier services
64121200 - Parcel delivery services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £12,060,000 £10M-£100M
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 10 Aug 2026Yesterday
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- 9 Oct 20262 months to go
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Planned
- Lots Status
- Planned
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- RUISLIP, MIDDLESEX
- 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
- Not specified
-
- Local Authority
- Hillingdon
- Electoral Ward
- South Ruislip
- Westminster Constituency
- Uxbridge and South Ruislip
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075644-2026
10th August 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
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