Leasing of a Franking Machine

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Notice Title

Leasing of a Franking Machine

Notice Description

The University requires 1 x franking machine capable of: - Supporting the organisation's operational mail requirements, with sufficient capacity to process an average daily volume of approximately 200-300 mail items, while also accommodating peak demand periods without degradation in performance. - Handling a broad range of mail types, including letters, packets and parcels up to large parcel size, across varying weights and dimensions.

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-b5fd17-5fcfb94d-0f67-423a-b65b-9cdfe7b477f3
Publication Source: Contracts Finder
Latest Notice: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f94d454-8a55-46af-ba09-19c4fa5c0e2d
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: £56,347 Under £100K
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: £56,347 Under £100K
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: 1 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 11 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period: 25 May 2026 - 25 May 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

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: POOLE
Postcode: BH12 5BB
Post Town: Bournemouth
Country: England
Major Region (ITL 1): TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3): TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location: TLK South West (England)
Local Authority: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward: Talbot & Branksome Woods
Westminster Constituency: Bournemouth West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers: 1
Supplier Name: PITNEY BOWES

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f94d454-8a55-46af-ba09-19c4fa5c0e2d
10th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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