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Mails Automation

POST OFFICE

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25 Oct 2024 at 09:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The Post Office has completed the procurement process for the "Mails Automation" project to replace and increase the number of self-service kiosks across its Branch Network. This contract, classified under CPV codes including Postage Machines, Weighing Machinery and Scales, and IT Services, has been awarded to ImageHolders Ltd from Dorset, England. The procurement, conducted through a restricted procedure, has a value of GBP 35,000,000. The contract period spans from 12th August 2024 to 11th August 2029, with the tender period having ended on 14th June 2024. The buying organisation is the Post Office, located at 100 Wood Street, London, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing, software development, IT services, and maintenance of technology equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited for this contract, given the Post Office's emphasis on inclusivity for such businesses. Companies capable of providing comprehensive automation solutions and superior customer service experiences are ideal candidates to thrive in this contract, creating ample potential for business growth over the next five years.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mails Automation

Notice Description

Post Office currently has around 500 self service kiosks for customers to execute transactions in operation in our Branch Network. Post Office Limited is looking to replace these with updated machines and with the intent to increase the number of devices in branches.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-be90b7ee-be2f-47f9-918e-a474fe860c6c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d36f3d62-82e4-4f9a-9cbe-acc3dc027898
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

42 - Industrial machinery

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

30131400 - Postage machines

42923000 - Weighing machinery and scales

48000000 - Software package and information systems

50312600 - Maintenance and repair of information technology equipment

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
11 Aug 2024 - 11 Aug 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POST OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2V 7ER
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IMAGEHOLDERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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