---
title: "Domestic Courier Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b422"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DIRECT RAIL SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2026-06-12"
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# Domestic Courier Services

Buyer: DIRECT RAIL SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b422

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## Summary

Direct Rail Services Limited is in the planning phase of a procurement process titled "Domestic Courier Services," aimed at acquiring various logistics solutions within the United Kingdom, including courier, pallet, heavy haulage, and dangerous goods services. The procurement falls under the services category, with an industry classification of courier services and is valued at a gross amount of £220,000. The initial market engagement notice indicates a milestone deadline of 26 June 2026, with services to commence on 1 January 2027 and conclude by 31 December 2028. Located in Carlisle, the buyer operates within the sub-central government sector, highlighting an opportunity for relevant businesses to express interest in this tender.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for companies specialising in logistics and transportation services, particularly those capable of providing diverse offerings such as courier and heavy haulage. Given that the procurement process is structured to accommodate SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises, businesses fitting these profiles may find this contract particularly advantageous. The planning stage aims to explore market capabilities, ensuring that experienced and innovative bidders in the courier services industry are well-positioned to compete for this contract. Businesses interested in expanding within the UK logistics sector would benefit from participating in this procurement process to secure a foothold in Direct Rail Services' supply chain network.

## Notice

Direct Rail Services (DRS) has requirements for domestic courier services. Domestic means the transportation between DRS depots and between DRS depots and 3rd party locations within the UK. The required services are as follows: * Courier service * Pallet service * Heavy Haulage Services * Dangerous good service (Non-nuclear materials) DRS is currently seeking to understand the capabilities of the market for this requirement.

### Planning Information

Direct Rail Services (DRS) has requirements for domestic courier services. Domestic means the transportation between DRS depots and between DRS depots and 3rd party locations within the UK. The required services are as follows:
• Courier service
• Pallet service
• Heavy Haulage Services
• Dangerous good service (Non-nuclear materials)
DRS is currently seeking to understand the capabilities of the market for this requirement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055728-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DIRECT RAIL SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA6 4SJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Dalston and Burgh |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2026 at 12:44 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055728-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055728-2026
  12th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.directrailservices.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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