ID 5831752 - The Provision of Postal Services for the Northern Ireland Civil Service and Participating Bodies
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Suppliers
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Lots
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Published
27 Apr 2026
Description
Construction and Procurement Delivery (CPD) on behalf of the Northern Ireland Civil Service and participating bodies is seeking to establish a Contract for the provision of Postal services at locations throughout Northern Ireland. Further details of specific requirements are provided in the CfT documents. The Supplier will be responsible for managing and delivering the specified services in a flexible and responsive manner to suit the requirements of each location. Suppliers should refer to the Mid-Tier Schedule 2 Specification and contract documents for full details of the deliverables of this contract.
Scope
- Reference
- ID 5831752
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 31 Jul 2026 to 31 Jul 2029Possible extension to 31 Jul 2033
Following the initial contract period, there are 2 potential extension periods of up to 24 months each. Optional extension periods will be subject to review and satisfactory performance assessment by the Contracting Authority.
- CPV classifications
- 641100006411200064113000
- Contract locations
- Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| AC1 - Implementation | 15 percent | quality | — |
| AC2 - Service Delivery | 18 percent | quality | — |
| AC3 - Contract Management | 6 percent | quality | — |
| AC4 - Business Continuity | 6 percent | quality | — |
| AC5 - Social Value | 15 percent | quality | — |
| AC6 - Fair Work | Pass/Fail Criterion | quality | — |
| AC7 - Total Cost | 40 percent | cost | — |
Participation
Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.
As per Tender documentation
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Open procedure
Award details
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
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Awarded suppliers· 1 supplier
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