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Provision of Franking Machine and Folder Inserters

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE

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Award

07 Feb 2025 at 13:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Intellectual Property Office, based in Newport, has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Franking Machine and Folder Inserters" under the award ID ocds-b5fd17-97aa6c15-a1d0-4e12-a532-faad69740b21-1. Focusing on the category of Postage-franking machines, the contract has been awarded using a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The total value of the contract is £17,539.32. Key dates include the contract's award date of 13th December 2024, with the operational period starting on 15th December 2024 and ending on 14th December 2025. This procurement covers delivery across various regions, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in postal and document handling equipment. Particularly, companies capable of offering comprehensive care services for folder inserters and franking machines would be well-suited. As the contract does not target SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises or well-established firms, such as the awarded supplier Quadient UK Limited, are likely to find significant long-term value in securing such contracts. Participation in similar future tenders can enhance a company's portfolio and market reputation.

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Notice Title

Provision of Franking Machine and Folder Inserters

Notice Description

Total Care Service for both Folder Inserters and Franking Machine

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-97aa6c15-a1d0-4e12-a532-faad69740b21
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7e48654-b9e4-4d4b-a19c-14849453554e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
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

30144100 - Postage-franking machines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,539 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,539 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2024 - 14 Dec 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8QQ
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUADIENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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