--- title: "Framework agreement for postal services" canonical: "https://zephior.com/tenders/30eeabfb-1bcb-4dc3-9fa5-7939de2f073b/recklinghausen-postal-services-framework" last-updated: 2026-10-17T09:28:31.870934+00:00 --- # Framework agreement for postal services The Gemeinsame Kommunale Datenzentrale Recklinghausen is tendering a single-lot framework agreement for postal services in an open procedure. The estimated value and maximum framework value are both EUR 13 million excluding VAT. The contract is scheduled from 1 February 2027 through 31 January 2031. The notice requires relevant public-sector postal-service references, professional liability cover, quality certification and registration in the German provider directory. 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