Award

Provision of Franking Equipment with Support and Maintenance

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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Award

10 Oct 2024 at 13:41

Summary of the contracting process

The DVLA - Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency has awarded a contract titled "Provision of Franking Equipment with Support and Maintenance" under the industry category of Postage Machines (CPV: 30131400). This procurement covers the lease of two franking machines along with ancillary equipment, servicing, support, maintenance, and consumables. The total value of the contract is £50,812 GBP. The procurement method used was a call-off from a framework agreement, and the procurement stage is at the award stage. The contract's duration is from 2 October 2024 to 1 October 2027. Delivery is required in various locations ranging from the British Overseas Territories to the United Kingdom. The main buyer is the DVLA located in Swansea, Wales.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in the sale and maintenance of franking machines and related equipment. Large-scale suppliers such as those supplying office and postal equipment would be well-suited to compete for such contracts due to the extensive support and maintenance requirements. The awarded contract to Quadient UK Ltd, a large-scale organisation, underscores the potential for business growth in aligned sectors, ensuring robust and reliable servicing and support provisions.

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Notice Title

Provision of Franking Equipment with Support and Maintenance

Notice Description

This award notice covers the following requirement: The Contracting Authority requirement is for the provision via lease of two franking Machines with all additional ancillary equipment such as scales, tables conveyor belts etc together with associated servicing, support and maintenance and consumables.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ace57513-c975-46d7-adbb-8c96d483ac1a
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

30131400 - Postage machines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,812 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,812 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2024 - 1 Oct 2027 2-3 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
DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA6 7JL
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Mynydd-bach
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUADIENT

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