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title: "RM6404 Postal Services and Solutions 2"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a558"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "GOVERNMENT COMMERCIAL AGENCY"
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# RM6404 Postal Services and Solutions 2

Buyer: GOVERNMENT COMMERCIAL AGENCY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a558

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## Summary

The Government Commercial Agency is currently in the planning phase of procuring a new commercial framework titled "RM6404 Postal Services and Solutions 2", which aims to cater to the postal needs of the UK Central Government. Set within the services category, this procurement process offers a multi-supplier framework contract encompassing various lots for postal equipment and services, including the integration of new technologies to digitise mailroom operations. The market engagement phase is scheduled from May 2026 to November 2026, with detailed workshops and webinars planned. The procurement's total estimated value is £3.24 billion, and the framework agreement is designed to support the transformation to digital mail environments, extending from September 2027 to August 2030, with potential renewal options.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in postal equipment, services, software development, and related fields, particularly those adept at integrating technology and offering maintenance services. SMEs with expertise in postal goods, mail transport, software, and consultancy services will find ample scope to collaborate and secure contracts within this framework. The initiative is tailored to support current and future postal requirements, encouraging innovations in electronic mail software, document management solutions, and systems consultancy, therefore, providing a robust platform for business growth and partnership with the central government.

## Notice

This commercial agreement will be the recommended vehicle for all postal services and solutions required by UK Central Government. This procurement is for the provision of a multi Supplier Framework Contract which will consist of multiple lots covering various requirements for Postal Goods and Services to meet the current and future needs of the public sector. The new Framework Contract will replace the existing Framework Contract (RM6280 Postal Goods and Services) and includes services that will capture new technologies and innovations to support Buyers in adopting improved communications processes and transforming their mailroom operations to become more digital environments.

### Planning Information

Market engagement will take place from May 2026 to November 2026.
Engagement sessions may consist of webinars, surveys/questionnaires, one-to-one sessions, workshops and events
To register your interest please send an email to postal.services@gca.gov.uk stating ""RM6404 Supplier Market Engagement"" in the subject header.
Further details will be published on the RM6404 Postal Services and Solutions 2 web page once constructed and will be found through https://www.gca.gov.uk/agreements/upcoming

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040305-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 17 Feb 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2027 - 31 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,700,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GOVERNMENT COMMERCIAL AGENCY |
| Additional buyers | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 22821000 - Electoral forms
- 30123400 - Folding machines
- 30124520 - Scanner document feeders
- 30130000 - Post-office equipment
- 30144100 - Postage-franking machines
- 30197310 - Letter openers
- 30216130 - Barcode readers
- 38520000 - Scanners
- 39150000 - Miscellaneous furniture and equipment
- 43411000 - Sorting and screening machines
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51611100 - Hardware installation services
- 60160000 - Mail transport by road
- 63121100 - Storage services
- 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 72212223 - Electronic mail software development services
- 72212311 - Document management software development services
- 72212780 - System, storage and content management software development services
- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services
- 72316000 - Data analysis services
- 72412000 - Electronic mail service provider
- 72512000 - Document management services
- 75100000 - Administration services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79421000 - Project-management services other than for construction work
- 79500000 - Office-support services
- 79710000 - Security services
- 79800000 - Printing and related services
- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

## Release History

- 1 May 2026 at 08:47 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040305-2026
- 9 Apr 2026 at 15:02 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032561-2026
- 30 Sep 2025 at 16:14 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061075-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040305-2026
  1st May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032561-2026
  9th April 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061075-2025
  30th September 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gca.gov.uk/
- https://www.gca.gov.uk/agreements/upcoming
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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