Award

Provision of A5 Inserter

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

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Award

20 Jan 2022 at 15:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Office for National Statistics in Newport, Wales, has completed the procurement process for the provision of an A5 folder inserter, a high-volume machine crucial for handling over one million A5 envelopes annually. This tender was initiated as a direct procurement method using a single tender action since it fell below the specified financial threshold. The contract, valued at £45,770.76, was awarded on 15th October 2021, with the contract period spanning from 21st December 2021 to 20th December 2026. The tender period concluded on 15th October 2021.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the mailroom equipment sector, particularly those specialising in high-volume machinery suited for envelope handling. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-positioned to compete for such contracts, as the requirements of the Office for National Statistics suggest a preference for innovative solutions that can enhance operational efficiency and reliability. Suppliers established in similar sectors can leverage this contract to expand their market presence and strengthen their capabilities.

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Notice Title

Provision of A5 Inserter

Notice Description

The purpose of the contract is to lease a high-volume folder inserter, this will replace the current inserter which is 9 years old. This is a high volume machine as it is used for the majority of our A5 envelopes (over 1 million per year).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f1def157-3322-4e05-8507-bc2abac704f6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb4e9524-2216-4218-8e93-40277f9d8f16
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

30131000 - Mailroom equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,770 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,770 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
21 Dec 2021 - 20 Dec 2026 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
OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8XG
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PITNEY BOWES FINANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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