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Award

08 Jun 2026 at 13:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, as managed by OFCOM, focused on the acquisition of franking machines for both its London-based offices and regional offices in Manchester and Warrington. Classified under the CPV code 30144100, this procurement falls within the services category and employs a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The award stage has been completed, with Francotyp-Postalia Limited being awarded the contract on 22nd May 2026. The contract, valued at £60,923, spans from 8th June 2026 to 7th June 2030.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the postage and franking machines industry, as indicated by the tender's suitability criteria. The contract offers long-term business engagement in a regulated service capacity, ideal for companies equipped to deliver specialist franking machine technology and maintenance services. Francotyp-Postalia Limited, a large-scale enterprise, exemplifies the type of business capable of successfully competing in such tenders, although the opportunity remains accessible to smaller competent service providers.

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Notice Title

Franking Machines-RSH, Manchester and Warrington

Notice Description

Franking Machines for RSH and regional offices

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-57508ab7-8fae-4deb-a4c4-83d3f5d22464
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2aa4043d-25cc-44c2-93d6-368f2fbf8222
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
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
£60,923 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,923 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 7 Jun 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
OFCOM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9HA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRANCOTYP-POSTALIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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