Award

Provision of Franking Machines

UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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19 Mar 2026 at 09:15

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Franking Machines". Falling under the industry category of postage-franking machines, this tender was conducted using a selective procurement method, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. Located in Lincoln, United Kingdom, the Trust awarded the contract to QUADIENT UK LIMITED. The tender period concluded on 2nd February 2026, and the contract is set to run from 12th February 2026 to 11th February 2029. This award was published on 19th March 2026, marking the completion of the award stage in the procurement lifecycle.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth within the postal services and solutions sector. It is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in delivering franking machines, mailroom equipment, and associated consumables. Businesses capable of operating within framework agreements and possessing relevant experience in this niche industry are well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities, fostering their expansion and strengthening supply chain partnerships. As a key supplier in this procurement, QUADIENT UK LIMITED demonstrates the potential gains for established enterprises in participating in such high-value contracts with trusted public-sector organisations like NHS Trusts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Franking Machines

Notice Description

Provision of Franking Machines Additional information: All values exclude VAT. Framework - Crown Commercial Service RM6280 Postal Services & Solutions Lot 1: Franking Machines, Mailroom Equipment and Associated Consumables

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3bf6d961-bcd3-496e-ab5b-282fd922c10f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/110f83ab-5cea-48d6-adf9-070039c362c6
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
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
£36,973 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,973 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Feb 2026 - 11 Feb 2029 3-4 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
UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN5 7JH
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUADIENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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