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title: "ID 5831752 - The Provision of Postal Services for the Northern Ireland Civil Service and Participating Bodies"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065864"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE"
published: "2026-04-27"
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# ID 5831752 - The Provision of Postal Services for the Northern Ireland Civil Service and Participating Bodies

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065864

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## Summary

The Department of Finance in Belfast, Northern Ireland, has completed a public procurement process for the provision of postal services to the Northern Ireland Civil Service and participating bodies. The award stage, finalised in April 2026, grants Whistl UK Ltd the contract, which spans from August 2026 to July 2029 with possibilities for two extensions. This tender falls under the services category, specifically postal services related to letters and parcels, and adheres to Northern Irish devolved regulations with an open procurement method. The contract is set to be executed under "light touch" regimes, ensuring flexibility to meet the operational needs across various locations in Northern Ireland, with a contract value estimated gross at £56.4 million.

This procurement process opens significant business opportunities, particularly for large postal service providers capable of managing and delivering complex logistics operations efficiently. Suppliers interested in scaling their services in the Northern Irish market will find this contract beneficial for expanding influence and revenue streams. The procurement focuses on key quality criteria such as service delivery and implementation, alongside cost considerations, making it ideal for businesses with robust management systems and commitment to social value. Businesses with experience in adaptable postal and parcel services, and a capacity for continuity and fair work practices, will find this tender aligns well with their strategic growth objectives.

## Notice

Construction and Procurement Delivery (CPD) on behalf of the Northern Ireland Civil Service and participating bodies is seeking to establish a Contract for the provision of Postal services at locations throughout Northern Ireland. Further details of specific requirements are provided in the CfT documents. The Supplier will be responsible for managing and delivering the specified services in a flexible and responsive manner to suit the requirements of each location. Suppliers should refer to the Mid-Tier Schedule 2 Specification and contract documents for full details of the deliverables of this contract.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Following the initial contract period, there are 2 potential extension periods of up to 24 months each. Optional extension periods will be subject to review and satisfactory performance assessment by the Contracting Authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037920-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2033-02-18 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £47,000,000 |
| Lots value | £47,000,000 |
| Awards value | £47,000,000 |
| Contracts value | £47,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE |
| Additional buyers | CPD - SUPPLIES & SERVICES DIVISION |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT3 9ED |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Sydenham |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast East |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64110000 - Postal services
- 64112000 - Postal services related to letters
- 64113000 - Postal services related to parcels

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2026 at 10:07 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037920-2026
- 2 Apr 2026 at 09:17 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030707-2026
- 19 Feb 2026 at 15:19 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015341-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037920-2026
  27th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030707-2026
  2nd April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015341-2026
  19th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/articles/account-ni-good-invoicing-practice
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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