--- title: "Provision of Worldwide Conveyance Services of HM Forces Mail" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06dfea" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06dfea" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06dfea.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06dfea.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2026-08-10" --- # Provision of Worldwide Conveyance Services of HM Forces Mail Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06dfea [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06dfea) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06dfea.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence (MOD), operating through the British Forces Post Office (BFPO), is currently in the planning stage for procuring comprehensive worldwide mail conveyance services. This procurement aims to facilitate the delivery and return of mail for UK Armed Forces, leveraging both military and commercial transport networks. The procurement is set within the services industry category and is expected to cover locations globally, though it is anchored in the United Kingdom with key activities revolving around RAF Northolt, Ruislip, Middlesex. A future notice is anticipated by 9th October 2026 and the procurement contract is scheduled to start on 1st April 2027, with the possibility of renewal extending up to 31st March 2031. This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for logistics companies with proven expertise in international freight forwarding, mail conveyance, or logistics services. Businesses with access to a worldwide transportation network and those equipped with robust tracking and customs management capabilities are well-suited to compete. SMEs are encouraged to participate, as indicated by the suitability criteria, and participation in market engagement activities can provide unique insights into the procurement strategy. This procurement is not only an opportunity to work within secure and sensitive governmental environments, but also to support military operations, making it ideal for businesses familiar with public sector or defence clients. Compliance with UK transport, customs, and security regulations remains a key requirement. ## Notice Description of Requirement The Ministry of Defence, acting through the British Forces Post Office (BFPO), intends to procure a comprehensive global mail conveyance service to support the delivery and return of Forces mail and courier services worldwide. BFPO's mission is to provide an efficient, effective and resilient postal and courier service in order to sustain the fighting power of UK Armed Forces worldwide. BFPO delivers postal services to Service Personnel, Defence Civil Servants and entitled family members located across the globe through a combination of military and commercial transportation networks. The Authority is considering a requirement that may include some or all of the following service elements: Scheduled Worldwide Mail Conveyance International inbound and outbound mail conveyance services. Freight forwarding through commercial air carriers and express courier networks. Customs management and associated documentation. Provision of tracking and tracing services. Non-Scheduled (Ad Hoc) Worldwide Mail Conveyance Urgent and operational mail movements. Support to HM Ships and deployed military operations. Flexible worldwide collection and delivery capability. Airport Road Trunking Routine movement of mail between BFPO Headquarters and designated airport cargo facilities. Handling, storage and secure transportation of military mail consignments. UK Road Trunking Collection and delivery services between BFPO, Royal Mail facilities, RAF Brize Norton and other Defence locations. Provision of suitable vehicles, drivers and associated operational support. Witness Loading and Specialist Freight Forwarding Services Support for secure international movement of designated consignments. Airport handling and customs liaison activities. Entry Summary Declaration (ENS) Filing Services Submission and management of customs declarations and associated regulatory requirements. Support for BFPO requirements relating to the movement of mail into EU territories. Key Requirements Potential suppliers should be capable of demonstrating: Proven experience in international freight forwarding, mail conveyance or logistics services. Access to worldwide transportation networks. Appropriate aviation, freight forwarding and customs accreditations. Robust track and trace capabilities. Ability to operate within secure and sensitive government environments. Compliance with all applicable UK transport, customs, security and health and safety legislation. Business continuity and resilience arrangements capable of supporting operational military requirements. Experience supporting public sector or defence customers is desirable. Market Engagement The Authority intends to undertake market engagement activities with interested suppliers prior to commencing the formal procurement. These activities may include Requests for Information (RFI), supplier engagement events, one-to-one discussions and industry briefings. Information gathered through market engagement will be used to inform the final procurement strategy, requirements, lotting structure and commercial approach. Participation in pre-market engagement activities will not confer any advantage or disadvantage in any subsequent procurement process. Procurement Act 2023 The Authority intends to conduct any future procurement in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and associated regulations. Further information, including any Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (UK2), Tender Notice (UK4) and procurement documentation, will be published on the Central Digital Platform at the appropriate time. Additional Information This Pipeline Notice is issued for information and procurement planning purposes only and does not commit the Authority to commence any procurement or enter into any contractual arrangement. The scope, procurement timetable, contract structure and estimated value remain subject to business approvals, funding and further development of the requirement. Contract Locations - Please note that although United Kingdom has been selected, this does not rule out Suppliers that are not based in United Kingdom. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075644-2026 | | Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 10 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 9 Oct 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £12,060,000 | | 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | RUISLIP, MIDDLESEX | | Post town | Harrow | | Postcode | HA4 6DQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West | | ITL 3 | TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon | | Local authority | Hillingdon | | Electoral ward | South Ruislip | | Westminster constituency | Uxbridge and South Ruislip | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services ### Codes - 60112000 - Public road transport services - 60161000 - Parcel transport services - 60411000 - Scheduled airmail transport services - 60421000 - Non-scheduled airmail transport services - 64111000 - Postal services related to newspapers and periodicals - 64113000 - Postal services related to parcels - 64114000 - Post office counter services - 64121000 - Multi-modal courier services - 64121200 - Parcel delivery services ## Release History - 10 Aug 2026 at 10:41 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075644-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075644-2026 10th August 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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