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Replacement Folder Inserter Lease

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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03 Apr 2025 at 11:00

Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council has concluded the procurement process for leasing a replacement folder inserter, classified under the industry category of paper or envelope folding machines. The procurement began with a tender period ending on 27 May 2024, followed by a contract period spanning from 28 May 2024 to 27 May 2027. The total contract value amounts to GBP 74,800.80. The procurement method utilised was a single quote below the threshold, and the award was granted to Quadient Finance UK Limited. The key contact for this procurement is James Bennett, who can be reached at digitalprocurement@lancashire.gov.uk or by telephone on 01772 539970. The primary location for this contract is Preston, PR1 0LD, England.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the supply and maintenance of industrial automation equipment, specifically those offering paper or envelope folding machines. Large-scale suppliers with expertise in providing high-quality, reliable machinery that meets the specified needs will find this tender particularly advantageous. Engaging in this contract can help businesses enhance their portfolio, reinforce their market presence, and establish a relationship with a municipal body like Lancashire County Council, which could lead to future procurement opportunities. This tender is especially suited for well-established firms like Quadient Finance UK Limited, which has been awarded the contract.

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Notice Title

Replacement Folder Inserter Lease

Notice Description

Procurement of a replacement folder inserter

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-71da9c65-7cea-469d-9d69-bce5bc15958f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c356f12-5d6a-408b-bf73-99e30b991dbf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Single Quote (Below Threshold)
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

30131100 - Paper or envelope folding machines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£74,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£74,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
27 May 2024 - 27 May 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
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XJ
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUADIENT FINANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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