Award

Franking Machine, File Inserter and Postage

DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Award

04 Nov 2025 at 09:57

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dover District Council has completed the procurement process for a Franking Machine, File Inserter, and Postage for their mailroom, awarded on 30th October 2025. This contract, classified under the industry category of postage-franking machines, involves the supply of goods to be delivered in the South East of the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. This procurement process has now reached the award stage, with the contract period set to begin on 1st January 2026 and end on 31st December 2029, with a total contract value of £373,230.24 GBP.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs), due to its suitability criteria. Businesses specialised in providing postage-franking solutions and equipment will find this opportunity advantageous, allowing for growth through a long-term contract with a public sector body. Companies like Francotyp-Postalia, the awarded supplier valued for its capability and specification in this market, are well-positioned to benefit by fulfilling the council's requirements effectively over the four-year contract term.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Franking Machine, File Inserter and Postage

Notice Description

Contract award for a Franking Machine, File Inserter and Postage for the Councils mail room.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-12d16cf7-d1c4-4239-84da-beb0250df766
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f09d0d5-69a9-46b0-a82c-3464d68e2686
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£373,230 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£373,230 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DOVER
Postcode
CT16 3PJ
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Dover
Electoral Ward
Whitfield
Westminster Constituency
Dover and Deal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRANCOTYP-POSTALIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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