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RENTAL & SERVICE MAINTENANCE OF IX9 FRANKING MACHINE

HULL UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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29 Dec 2025 at 10:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust focused on the "Rental & Service Maintenance of IX9 Franking Machine" and falls under the industry category of postage-franking machines with additional repair and maintenance services. Situated in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom, this tender reached the award stage on 29th December 2025, after the tender period ended on 22nd December 2025. This selective procurement was conducted as a call-off from the framework agreement CCS RM6280 - Postal Services and Solutions, Lot 1. The contract, valued at £31,064, will run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2032.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies like Twofold Ltd, who were awarded the contract. Businesses involved in mailroom equipment, postage systems, and those capable of providing maintenance and servicing can find profitable engagements with similar tenders. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) especially have an opportunity to compete in this sector. Companies looking to expand their services within NHS frameworks or seeking long-term contracts will find such opportunities highly beneficial.

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Notice Title

RENTAL & SERVICE MAINTENANCE OF IX9 FRANKING MACHINE

Notice Description

This notice is being posted to inform of an award of contract to Twofold Ltd for the Rental & Service Maintenance of a franking machine utilising the Crown Commercial Services framework number CCS RM6280 - POSTAL SERVICESAND SOLUTIONS, Lot 1 - Franking Machines, Mailroom Equipment and Associated Consumables.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9ce06ba7-3877-4248-9a48-0f3330a11eee
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93fb371f-cbc8-4d58-9439-c89c97255831
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

30144100 - Postage-franking machines

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£31,064 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,064 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Dec 20251 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 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
HULL UNIVERSITY 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
COTTINGHAM
Postcode
HU3 2JZ
Post Town
Hull
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TWOFOLD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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