Award

Lease and Maintenance of Franking Machines

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

22 Sep 2021 at 09:45

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Lincolnshire County Council, which has awarded a contract titled "Lease and Maintenance of Franking Machines." This service falls under the postal services category and is located in Lincoln, England. The award was published on 22nd September 2021, and the contract is set to begin on 18th October 2021, lasting for four years until 17th October 2025. This procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with a total contract value of £27,443.68, allowing for the supply of franking machines and associated consumables.

This contract presents substantial business growth opportunities for suppliers in the postal services and equipment maintenance sectors. Companies specialising in franking machines, office equipment leasing, and preventive maintenance services would find this tender particularly relevant. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is designed to foster competition and inclusivity among smaller suppliers, thus opening doors for innovative solutions and services in the market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lease and Maintenance of Franking Machines

Notice Description

The four year contract with Francotyp Postalia Ltd (FP Mailing) is for the lease and maintenance of two franking machines to be delivered to the post room at County Offices, Newland, Lincoln. The service contract also provides the opportunity for the stakeholder to purchase consumables such as ink and labels directly from the Supplier. Ongoing preventative maintenance and training will also be provided alongside access to a management information system which will capture relevant usage data to aid the Council in managing the contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-161c15d1-ba7b-43f0-aeba-a4ca7e1689cb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/967d5ed2-5aa7-4bca-8413-135174e5992b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£27,443 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,443 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
17 Oct 2021 - 17 Oct 2025 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
LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN1 1YL
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRANCOTYP-POSTALIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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