Tender

Voluntary Transparency Notice for Franking Machine Maintenance & Top-ups

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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08 Dec 2021 at 17:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process for "Voluntary Transparency Notice for Franking Machine Maintenance & Top-ups," which falls under the services category, specifically related to postage-franking machines (CPV: 30144100). This tender, valued at £17,000, is focused on direct award opportunities through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include a tender period that ends on 15 December 2021, and the contract period is set to commence on 1 January 2022 and extend until 31 December 2026, with delivery expectations in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement process presents valuable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage with the Ministry of Defence. Businesses specialised in maintenance and servicing of franking machines are particularly well-suited to compete, as this tender aims to fulfil specific needs outlined under the CCS Framework RM6107 Lot 2 Postal Services. The focused scope and relatively modest contract value can enable agile providers to establish relationships with a key government entity, paving the way for future opportunities within the broader public sector.

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Notice Title

Voluntary Transparency Notice for Franking Machine Maintenance & Top-ups

Notice Description

Voluntary transparency notice to advise of a direct award tender issued under CCS Framework RM6107 Lot 2 Postal Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a9b5ac1-9f82-4b5a-a304-bf391d32531c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£17,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2026 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
lynne.nazer100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO2 8BY
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

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