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title: "Provision of Services for Overseas Conveyance of HM Forces Mail"
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published: "2018-08-28"
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# 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: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9c28f4da-fa4d-43b9-a92b-ef2a8dc17e26

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, specifically the Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) Mat Strat, British Forces Post Office (BFPO) Team, is conducting a procurement process for the "Provision of Services for Overseas Conveyance of HM Forces Mail". This tender is classified under the industry category of scheduled airmail transport services and is located in Ruislip, London. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, having completed the tender period on 22nd August 2018. The value of this contract is £4,000,000, set to commence from 1st October 2018 and conclude on 30th September 2020.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in logistics, postal services, or transportation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given their noted suitability for the project. Competing businesses should possess experience in secure mail services and have the capacity to handle various mail types, including letters, packets, and parcels up to 30 kilograms. This contract allows for a reliable partnership with the Ministry of Defence, potentially enhancing a company’s portfolio in government contracting.

## 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 Permanent Joint Operating Bases and fixed base locations, as well as 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 30Kgs in weight) would be despatched by BFPO in mail bags for both an Outbound service and an Inbound service (although it should be noted that not all Locations require an inbound service): the former would be a service that commences at either London Heathrow or London Gatwick; and the latter, a service that concluded 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: Scheduled airmail transport services.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb2985ce-2751-4c2f-857b-654b2f401a60 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AIRMAIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60411000 - Scheduled airmail transport services

## Release History

- 28 Aug 2018 at 11:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb2985ce-2751-4c2f-857b-654b2f401a60

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb2985ce-2751-4c2f-857b-654b2f401a60
  28th August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

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