Opportunity Overview
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...
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| Issuing agency | Ministry of Defence |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Category | Government Procurement |
| Estimated value | $15.3M |
| Published | August 10, 2026 |
| Procurement stage | Request for Proposal (RFP) |
| Response due | Not specified / rolling |
| Status | Open — accepting responses |
| Official source | View original notice |
| Last verified | August 12, 2026 |
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: UK Government (Find a Tender).
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