Award

Provision of Leased Franking Equipment with Support and Maintenance

D V L A

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Award

04 Jul 2018 at 14:01

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to a contract titled "Provision of Leased Franking Equipment with Support and Maintenance", initiated by the DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency) located in Morriston, Swansea, Wales. This tender falls under the services industry category and is categorized with the CPV code for "Postage-franking machines". The procurement method was a direct single tender action, with the tender period having ended on 14th June 2018. The contract was awarded on 25th June 2018, has a total value of £19,336.88, and runs from 26th June 2018 to 26th June 2019.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in postal services, logistics, or the provision of franking machines and their maintenance. Given the high volume of mail handled by the DVLA, companies that can offer reliable and efficient franking equipment along with support services would be well-suited to compete. Moreover, since the procurement method allowed for direct awarding, businesses with established relationships or capabilities to meet the specific needs of the DVLA may leverage this to enhance their market presence and operational capacity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Leased Franking Equipment with Support and Maintenance

Notice Description

The Contracting Authority is publishing an award notice with regard to single tender action covering the following : The Contracting Authority currently has 4 leased Franking Machines. 3 high volume Connect + 500 machines and a single low volume machine, a UK DM300c Base & Meter at the main site in Morriston, Swansea. The machines have previously been used to frank up to 5 million mail items per annum to the public. Previously the daily throughput via the Franking machines was approximately 18,000 items with daily peaks sometimes exceeding 30,000 items. During working days peak hourly throughput was approximately 5,000 items per hour.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/182ebb6c-a4fb-46b3-8217-28cad206cec3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
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

CPV Codes

30144100 - Postage-franking machines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,336 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,336 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20187 years ago
Contract Period
25 Jun 2018 - 26 Jun 2019 1-2 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
D V L A
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA6 7JL
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Mynydd-bach
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PITNEY BOWES

Further Information

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