--- title: "GB-Bristol: FLIS Courier Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-eb860762-8f87-40df-a58d-f1b47e10d54c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eb860762-8f87-40df-a58d-f1b47e10d54c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eb860762-8f87-40df-a58d-f1b47e10d54c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eb860762-8f87-40df-a58d-f1b47e10d54c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, ISTAR, OTHER" published: "2021-05-17" --- # GB-Bristol: FLIS Courier Service Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, ISTAR, OTHER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eb860762-8f87-40df-a58d-f1b47e10d54c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eb860762-8f87-40df-a58d-f1b47e10d54c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eb860762-8f87-40df-a58d-f1b47e10d54c.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence, ISTAR, based in Bristol, which is seeking an external provider for a Courier Service under the title "GB-Bristol: FLIS Courier Service." This contract falls under the postal services industry category and was initially planned for a period from 19 May 2021 to 30 June 2022, with a possibility of a 12-month extension. The procurement method selected is a restrictive procedure, and the deadline for submitting responses was set for 27 January 2021. Although this tender has now been cancelled, further work is being undertaken regarding the requirements, with a new notice expected to be released in the future if applicable. This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses adept in postal and courier services, particularly those experienced with military or governmental contract requirements. Companies specialising in mail collection, sorting, and delivery, especially those capable of managing fluctuating volumes, would be well-positioned to compete for the upcoming tenders in this category. Suppliers should prepare to align with stringent compliance expectations and demonstrate capacity for consistent service delivery across UK and international locations to succeed in future procurement cycles in this sector. ## Notice NOTE: This notice was updated on 17 May 2021 for the following reason: THIS NOTICE IS NOW CANCELLED. This Competitive Contract Notice has now been withdrawn by the Authority. Currently there is further work going on regarding the requirement and a new Notice will be released in the future if applicable.(Postal services. The MOD requires an external provider of mail services to collect unfranked mail from a Bristol based supplier and then distribute this to a variety of locations predominately in the UK but with around 3% going to overseas destinations. The requirement is to collect and deliver MOD Mail only, no other parties mail should be processed under this contract. The mail is to be sorted and franked following collection. Screening of the mail items is not required. Collection will be on a daily basis, Monday to Friday. Time of collection to be agreed with the successful supplier. The majority of mail items will consist of Standard, UK letter size mail; it is estimated current volumes are between 4800 to 5000 items per month, around 1200 items per week, although volumes can fluctuate both upwards and downwards. The historic trend of demand over a recent 12-month period is provided in the table below. This is provided as an indicative forecast, and the MOD makes no guarantee that this will represent the actual level of demand over the contract period. Description - Projected Annual Demand Manual Letters - 33060 2nd Class Standard Tariff Letter (BFPO) - 4044 Large Letter Business Mail (0-100g) - 12336 Large Letter Business Mail (101-250g) - 3216 Large Letter Business Mail (251-500g) - 792 Large Letter Business Mail (501-750g) - 312 2nd Class Standard Tariff Large Letter (BFPO) - (0-100g) - 2412 2nd Class Standard Tariff Large Letter (BFPO) - (101-250g) - 432 2nd Class Standard Tariff Large Letter (BFPO) - (251-500g) - 3 2nd Class Standard Tariff Large Letter (BFPO) - (501-750g) - 3 Packets (0-1kg) - 720 Packets (1001g-2kg) - 348 Next Day Courier Items - 624 International Postage - Europe - 108 International ROW - 48 The contract period will run from 01/04/2021 - 30/06/2022 and the Authority will seek an option for a further 12 months. Suppliers must read through this set of instructions and follow the process to respond to this opportunity. The information and/or documents for this opportunity are available on https://www.dcocontracts.mod.uk/delta. You must register on this site to respond, if you are already registered you will not need to register again, simply use your existing username and password. Please note there is a password reminder link on the homepage. Suppliers must log in, go to your Response Manager and add the following Access Code: R3CS773M6Q. Please ensure you follow any instruction provided to you here. The deadline for submitting your response(s) is 27/01/2021 18:00. Please ensure that you allow yourself plenty of time when responding to this invite prior to the closing date and time, especially if you have been asked to upload documents. If you experience any difficulties please refer to the online Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) or the User Guides or contact the MOD DCO Helpdesk by emailing - support@contracts.mod.uk or call 0800 282 324) 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 'GB-Bristol: FLIS Courier Service'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fd04d83-ed1a-4fe1-b690-883f4040bdd1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 May 2021 - 30 Jun 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £113,000 | | 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, ISTAR, OTHER | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS34 8JH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | South Gloucestershire | | Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick | | Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services ### Codes - 64110000 - Postal services ## Release History - 17 May 2021 at 07:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fd04d83-ed1a-4fe1-b690-883f4040bdd1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fd04d83-ed1a-4fe1-b690-883f4040bdd1 17th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier - https://www.dcocontracts.mod.uk/delta ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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