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RoS - GCA Postal Services & Solutions Lot 2 - Postal and Associated Services

REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND

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06 Jul 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Registers of Scotland has successfully completed the procurement process for the "RoS - GCA Postal Services & Solutions Lot 2 - Postal and Associated Services" contract. This open procedure focusses on general public services, specifically in the field of postal and associated services. The contract involves collection and delivery services of mail within the UK, primarily centred at Meadowbank House, Edinburgh. It was concluded with an award dated 24 June 2026. The procurement phase has moved from tender to award and contract, with the contract commencing on 1 July 2026 for a 36-month term, potentially extendable up to June 2031. The value for the initial contract term is projected at £75,945.64, with a total possible value of £114,969.58 should extensions be enacted.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in postal and logistics services, particularly those experienced in serving governmental bodies. Although the contract was awarded to a large supplier, Royal Mail, other businesses aiming to expand their operations within the public sector might find similar future opportunities beneficial for growth, especially given its expansive timeframe and extension options. Despite being a completed tender, there remains a potential for future contracts of this nature within the public service industry, encouraging competitive participation from both large and small enterprises seeking to solidify their presence in the logistics sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RoS - GCA Postal Services & Solutions Lot 2 - Postal and Associated Services

Notice Description

36 month contract for Provision of Postal and Associated Services (with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of Provision of Postal and Associated Services through the GCA Postal Services and Solutions Framework- Lot 2: Collection and Delivery of Letters, Large Letters and Parcels within UK.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000836561
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559489
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£114,969 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 7AU
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Craigentinny/Duddingston
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROYAL MAIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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