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title: "Mail Fulfilment Services Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049b48"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "FIRMUS ENERGY"
published: "2024-09-16"
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# Mail Fulfilment Services Contract

Buyer: FIRMUS ENERGY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049b48

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## Summary

Firmus Energy is currently in the tender stage for a Mail Fulfilment Services Contract. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically mail delivery services (CPV code 64121100), with a focus on mailing services (CPV code 79571000). The contract is valued at £1,500,000. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 1st October 2024, and the contract will initially run for three years with an option to extend for an additional two years. This contract involves providing mail fulfilment services for customer billing, invoices, and other essential communications within the UK region of Northern Ireland (UKN0). The procurement method being used is the negotiated procedure with prior call for competition, as dictated by the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 and will be conducted electronically through Firmus Energy's website.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mail fulfilment services. Companies with expertise in reliable and efficient handling of large volumes of mail, including bills, invoices, and customer letters, would be well-suited to compete. The structured procurement process, split into pre-qualification and invitation to negotiate stages, allows businesses to showcase their capabilities progressively. Successful bidders will have the chance to secure a lucrative long-term contract with initial and potential extension terms, enabling substantial business growth and market stability. Companies focusing on innovative mailing solutions and efficiency improvements may find this contract particularly beneficial for expansion within the gas and energy sector.

## Notice

firmus energy is looking for Bidders with the experience, skill and technical ability to provide reliable mail fulfilment services to assist in servicing customers of the firmus energy Group.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement process is being conducted in accordance within the negotiated procedure under the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 (as amended) which consists of an initial pre-qualification stage and a subsequent invitation to negotiate stage for those Bidders shortlisted following evaluation of PQQ responses. Please note that firmus energy is working to tight timescales for this procurement process and intends to utilise the minimum timescales permitted by the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 (as amended). There is very limited scope for amendment to these dates. Bidders should therefore take this into consideration when making their decision to participate in this process. The selected Bidder will provide a variety of mail fulfilment services in respect of the issuing of bills and invoices, customer letters and additional services as may be required by firmus energy from the vendor.

Options: The contract will be for an initial period of 3 years with an optional extension for a further 2 year period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029598-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FIRMUS ENERGY |
| Locality | ANTRIM |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT41 4LZ |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0D Antrim and Newtownabbey |
| Local authority | Antrim and Newtownabbey |
| Electoral ward | Antrim Centre |
| Westminster constituency | South Antrim |
| Delivery location | TLN0 Northern Ireland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 64121100 - Mail delivery services
- 79571000 - Mailing services

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2024 at 15:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029598-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.firmusenergy.co.uk

## Provenance

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