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# Provision of Worldwide Conveyance Services of HM Forces Mail

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/provision-of-worldwide-conveyance-services-of-hm-forces-mail-ocds-h6vhtk-06dfea). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Ministry of Defence: "Provision of Worldwide Conveyance Services of HM Forces Mail". Published status: planned. Planned Pipeline Value: £12,060,000. 1 published lot. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** PLANNED (no submission deadline published)
- **Buyer:** [Ministry of Defence](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/ministry-of-defence-gov-d17)
- **Planned Pipeline Value:** £12,060,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** Not published
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Not published
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Multi-modal courier services, Non-scheduled airmail transport services, Parcel delivery services, Parcel transport services, Post office counter services (+4 more)
- **Delivery Location:** UK
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/provision-of-worldwide-conveyance-services-of-hm-forces-mail-ocds-h6vhtk-06dfea#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-06dfea`

## Before you bid
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- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/provision-of-worldwide-conveyance-services-of-hm-forces-mail-ocds-h6vhtk-06dfea#tl-md)

## Description
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.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** planned
- **CPV codes:** 60112000, 60161000, 60411000, 60421000, 64111000, 64113000
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB

- **Contract Period:** 31/03/2027 to 31/03/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F084787-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-09-08T10:24:56.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-22T18:28:19.627Z
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