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Contract Awarded

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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25 Feb 2025 at 11:50

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Summary of the contracting process

Aston University, based in Birmingham, has awarded a contract for postage-franking machines under CPV code 30144100. This procurement falls within the services category and was conducted through a framework call-off with selective procurement methods. The contract, valued at £96,000.68, commenced on 20th February 2025 and is set to run until 19th February 2028. The award for this procurement was published on 25th February 2025, with the award itself dated 12th February 2025. The delivery location for this contract is postal code B4 7ET in Birmingham.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in postage-franking machines to expand their client base by working with educational institutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in similar future contracting opportunities by leveraging their niche expertise and ability to offer tailored solutions. The awarded supplier for this particular contract is Pitney Bowes Limited, highlighting the competitive nature of the tender and the potential for robust market engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract Awarded

Notice Description

Contract has already been awarded via a Framework Call Off.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-189d15e9-f007-47fd-9004-db8188e60d89
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08a703f4-d890-4202-9eed-0cf1e3701d7d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
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
£96,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£96,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
20 Feb 2025 - 19 Feb 2028 2-3 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
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PITNEY BOWES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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