Tender · France
French armed forces overseas postal support services (restricted two-phase tender)
PLATE-FORME COMMISSARIAT EST · published 27 Jul 2026 · · Source ↗
Deadline17 Sep 2026 30 days left
Budget / value€64.1m
estimated lot values (one lot value reported; identical lots may be collapsed): EUR 64,107,141
Statusopen
CPV64120000
Why it matters
A €64m multi-year logistics contract covering global mail flows for French deployed forces, with only five shortlisted bidders — favouring international freight/postal integrators with existing military logistics references. Relevant to freight forwarders and postal/courier operators with worldwide networks and French entity.
Do this: Submit a candidature via the French defence procurement portal (PLACE) before 17 September 2026, evidencing worldwide postal/freight network coverage and prior military deployment logistics references.
Route: direct bid · For: Established SME suppliers & subsystem makersPrimes & integrators
Summary
PLATE-FORME COMMISSARIAT EST (French defence commissariat) is tendering postal support services for French armed forces stationed or deployed abroad and for all French Navy vessels during port calls. The procedure is restricted: a candidature phase first, with a maximum of five candidates invited to submit offers. Estimated value €64.1m; candidatures due 17 September 2026.
Eligibility
Open EU/EEA operators; max 5 candidates advance to offer phase
Source text (raw, may be non-English)
Procédure en deux phases : - Première phase : Phase "Candidatures" avec Appel à candidatures - Deuxième phase : Phase "Offres" avec Appel à offres. Le nombre de candidats maximum admis à participer à la phase « Offre » est de cinq (5), sauf si le nombre de candidatures reçues est inférieur. Réalisation de prestations de soutien postal au profit des forces armées françaises stationnées ou engagées à l'étranger et pour l'ensemble des bâtiments de la marine nationale en escale dans le cadre de leurs missions.
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