--- title: "Provision of Services for Overseas Conveyance of HM Forces Mail" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-304163c0-95aa-479e-9ddb-99206cfe9606" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-304163c0-95aa-479e-9ddb-99206cfe9606" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-304163c0-95aa-479e-9ddb-99206cfe9606.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-304163c0-95aa-479e-9ddb-99206cfe9606.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DE&S MAT STRAT, BRITISH FORCES POST OFFICE (BFPO) TEAM" published: "2018-06-15" --- # Provision of Services for Overseas Conveyance of HM Forces Mail Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DE&S MAT STRAT, BRITISH FORCES POST OFFICE (BFPO) TEAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-304163c0-95aa-479e-9ddb-99206cfe9606 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-304163c0-95aa-479e-9ddb-99206cfe9606) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-304163c0-95aa-479e-9ddb-99206cfe9606.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, specifically the DE&S Mat Strat British Forces Post Office (BFPO) Team, is currently conducting a tender for the provision of services relating to the overseas conveyance of HM Forces Mail. This opportunity, titled "Provision of Services for Overseas Conveyance of HM Forces Mail", falls under the non-scheduled airmail transport services category and is located in Ruislip, United Kingdom. The tender is being conducted through an open procedure, with the deadline for submissions set for 17th July 2018. The contract period is anticipated to commence on 1st October 2018 and will extend until 30th September 2022. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in logistics and postal services. Companies that can efficiently manage the secure transport of mail and packages, particularly in the context of military operations, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria indicating they are welcomed in this procurement process. Engaging with this contract may enable businesses to expand their portfolio while contributing to a critical service supporting HM Forces. ## Notice 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 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 11Kgs in weight (ships) and 2Kgs (Operations and Exercises, although, by exception, some Exercises may be allowed up to 30 Kgs) would be despatched by BFPO in mail bags for an Outbound service only. This service commences 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: Non-scheduled airmail transport services.'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87ec1251-9114-4e24-a727-670303203a6f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Jun 2018 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DE&S MAT STRAT, BRITISH FORCES POST OFFICE (BFPO) TEAM | | Locality | RUISLIP | | Post town | Harrow | | Postcode | HA4 6DQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West | | ITL 3 | TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon | | Local authority | Hillingdon | | Electoral ward | South Ruislip | | Westminster constituency | Uxbridge and South Ruislip | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60421000 - Non-scheduled airmail transport services ## Release History - 15 Jun 2018 at 12:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87ec1251-9114-4e24-a727-670303203a6f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87ec1251-9114-4e24-a727-670303203a6f 15th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-304163c0-95aa-479e-9ddb-99206cfe9606. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-304163c0-95aa-479e-9ddb-99206cfe9606.json.