Award

Purchase of Franking Machine Top Up Funds

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LINCOLNSHIRE

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Award

07 Apr 2026 at 13:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Purchase of Franking Machine Top Up Funds" was carried out by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Lincolnshire. This specific tender, classified under the industry category of postage-franking machines, involved the selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. Located in Lincoln, England, this contract was in the "Award" stage as of 12 February 2026, with a value of £120,000. The contract period spans from 1 April 2026 until 31 March 2027, and the delivery address postal code is LN5 7PH.

This tender provides a unique opportunity for businesses directly related to franking machine services, specifically those capable of managing large scale requirements, as it involves topping up leased franking machines. Given the nature of the framework and the selective procurement process, large enterprises, particularly those with existing framework agreements like Pitney Bowes Limited, are well-suited to fulfil such contracts. Companies involved in postal service technologies and machine supplies might consider similar opportunities to expand their business and establish long-term engagements with public sector clients like the Police and Crime Commissioner for Lincolnshire.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Franking Machine Top Up Funds

Notice Description

Purchase of Franking Machine Top-Up Funds for leased franking machines. As this is directly related to the franking machine lease (via CCS RM6017), this provider is the only provider able to supply the top up funds.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a837fbd4-b952-42ac-9ebb-52c0589de47f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c23d80ca-50a3-493a-ab33-f294e443d03f
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
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
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LINCOLNSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN2 2LT
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Lindsey
Electoral Ward
Nettleham
Westminster Constituency
Gainsborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PITNEY BOWES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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