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Beacons and Registry Franking Machine

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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30 Dec 2025 at 10:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is overseeing a procurement process for the "Beacons and Registry Franking Machine," focusing on the supply and associated services of Postage-franking machines. This tender falls under the industry category of Postal Services & Solutions, and it is being executed as a call-off from the CCS RM6280 framework agreement. The procurement method employed is selective, and the process has reached the award stage as of 30th December 2025. The contract, valued at £100,000, commenced on 15th December 2025 and will run until 14th December 2030. The services are to be delivered across various locations, including the United Kingdom, Europe, and other international regions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and organisations interested in supplying franking machines and related services. Businesses that specialise in postal equipment and mailroom solutions are well-suited to compete within the framework. As the procurement method is selective and conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, it favours suppliers already pre-qualified, such as QUADIENT UK LIMITED, which has been selected as the supplier for this contract. This could inspire similar businesses to engage with framework agreements to secure future opportunities within governmental and public sector spheres.

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Notice Title

Beacons and Registry Franking Machine

Notice Description

Supply of Franking Machine and associated services to support the Beacons and Registry Management within HMCG. This requirement was procured under CCS RM6280 Postal Services & Solutions, Lot 1 Franking Machines, Mailroom Equipment and Associated Consumables framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-de063cbb-cdfa-46a9-b933-67c6517fa5ce
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0621772c-b21c-4d8d-8869-8b2d3d35d2f8
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2030 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
MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contracts@mcga.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO15 1EG
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Banister & Polygon
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUADIENT

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