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Franking Machines Procurement

THIRTEEN HOUSING GROUP LIMITED

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Award

21 Jan 2026 at 12:17

Summary of the contracting process

Thirteen Housing Group Limited, based in Middlesbrough, England, recently completed the procurement for "Franking Machines" under the main industry category of post-office equipment. This procurement process, initiated as a tender, involves a contract awarded to Francotyp Postalia for services starting from 24th January 2026 until 23rd January 2030. The process, which concluded with the award announcement on 21st January 2026, followed a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract's total value is £25,911.60, with delivery expected within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for companies involved in providing post-office equipment, particularly those that can engage in framework agreements. Large-scale enterprises with capabilities in secure mailing, shipping, and digital business solutions are best suited to compete in such procurements, facilitating business growth by entering into long-term contracts with housing organisations like Thirteen Housing Group Limited. Although the procurement was not tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, it offers robust growth avenues for established suppliers in the market.

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Notice Title

Franking Machines Procurement

Notice Description

Francotyp-Postalia (FP) is a global company, headquartered in Berlin, Germany, that specializes in secure mailing, shipping, and digital business solutions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-15beb98a-6e12-4514-8af5-6446f1bda3a7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44e97bc4-cc9e-4f57-b944-54cd5c964e6f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

30130000 - Post-office equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,911 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,911 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
24 Jan 2026 - 23 Jan 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THIRTEEN HOUSING GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS2 1QG
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRANCOTYP POSTALIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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