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Franking Machine Postage

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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11 Jun 2025 at 14:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has completed a procurement process for "Franking Machine Postage" services, spanning from 28th May 2024 to 30th April 2025. This procurement falls under the industry category "Postage-franking machines" with a value of £26,400. The process, categorised as a direct procurement method, was conducted as a single tender action below the threshold. The MCA, located in Southampton, United Kingdom, sought to ensure efficient postage solutions useful for various regions, including the British Oversea Territories and the Channel Islands. The procurement reached the award stage, with the award granted to Francotyp - Postalia LTD on 27th May 2024.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in providing postal and communication solutions, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of offering competitive pricing and reliable service. With an emphasis on specialised postage-franking solutions, companies with expertise in serving government bodies and large operations are well-suited to compete in future procurement exercises of this nature. The MCA's direct procurement method underscores the focus on establishing clear and efficient service channels, potentially paving the way for long-term partnerships in similar future projects.

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Notice Title

Franking Machine Postage

Notice Description

Postage for the Franking Machine at the RSS Office for the financial year 2024-2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-00c97e1e-e2fe-4746-8087-c4254a97231e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33dba35f-777d-47b0-af44-ae179986e228
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30144100 - Postage-franking machines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
27 May 2024 - 30 Apr 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contracts@mcga.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO15 1EG
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Banister & Polygon
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRANCOTYP - POSTALIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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