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    ContractsGlobal Mail and Courier Services for HM Forces
    Open tender

    Global Mail and Courier Services for HM Forces

    Contract value
    £12.1m
    Published 10 Aug 2026

    The Ministry of Defence seeks a global mail and courier service provider to support worldwide delivery of Forces mail and operational courier requirements.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· LondonPublished 10 Aug 2026· 2 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Contract value
    £12.1m
    Published 10 Aug 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £12,060,000indicative
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Transport & Logistics
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      London

    Lifecycle

    Open

    Open tender — no closing date published. Opened 2 months ago.

    10 August 2026
    Open tender · no closing date published

    Brief

    The Ministry of Defence is seeking a comprehensive worldwide mail conveyance and courier service provider to support UK Armed Forces personnel, Defence Civil Servants and entitled family members stationed globally. The service will combine military and commercial transportation networks to ensure efficient, effective and resilient postal operations worldwide. Key Service Elements: - Scheduled worldwide mail conveyance including international inbound/outbound services, freight forwarding, customs management and tracking capabilities - Non-scheduled (ad hoc) urgent mail movements supporting HM Ships and deployed military operations with flexible collection and delivery - Airport road trunking for routine mail movement between BFPO headquarters and airport cargo facilities - UK road trunking providing collection and delivery services between BFPO, Royal Mail facilities, RAF Brize Norton and other Defence locations - Witness loading and specialist freight forwarding for secure international movement of designated consignments - Entry Summary Declaration (ENS) filing services for customs compliance and EU territory mail movements Required Capabilities: Suppliers must demonstrate proven experience in international freight forwarding, mail conveyance or logistics; access to worldwide transportation networks; appropriate aviation, freight forwarding and customs accreditations; robust tracking systems; ability to operate in secure government environments; compliance with UK transport, customs, security and health and safety legislation; and business continuity arrangements supporting operational military requirements. Experience with public sector or defence customers is desirable. The Ministry of Defence will conduct market engagement activities including Requests for Information (RFI) and supplier engagement events prior to formal procurement under the Procurement Act 2023. Further details will be published on the Central Digital Platform.

    Track record

    2 awards · 2 winners
    Thin record

    Only 2 prior awards here — too little to read.

    In transport logistics, MINISTRY OF DEFENCE has awarded 2 contracts to 2 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. Wilson's of Rhu1× · 50%
    2. Agility DGS UK Limited1× · 50%

    Across transport logistics, the most active winners are SKYLINE TAXIS, 24X7 LTD, STL — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06dfea

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