Award

Franking Machines & Consumables

APUC LIMITED

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

25 Nov 2021 at 12:15

Tender

01 Sep 2021 at 11:06

TenderUpdate

01 Sep 2021 at 11:06

TenderUpdate

30 Aug 2021 at 15:15

Summary of the contracting process

The APUC Limited is conducting a procurement process titled "Franking Machines & Consumables" within the goods sector, specifically focused on postage-franking machines. The contract aims to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply, delivery, and maintenance of franking machines and related services to various public bodies and institutions in the UK, including further and higher education sectors. This tender is currently in the active stage of procurement, with an expected total spend of approximately £4,709,396 over the contract period. The deadline for bid submissions was on 30th August 2021, and the contract term allows for potential extensions of up to 24 months based on satisfactory performance.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those offering services and products related to franking machines, postage systems, and associated technical support. SMEs and larger companies with the capability to deliver both hardware and ongoing maintenance might find this tender particularly appealing. Additionally, businesses that can demonstrate strong performance in responsible procurement and social responsibility initiatives may have a competitive edge when bidding for the contract. Successful suppliers will have the chance to establish long-term relationships with key public sector clients across the UK, enhancing their market presence.

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Notice Title

Franking Machines & Consumables

Notice Description

The Authority has put in place a Framework Agreement for Franking Machines & Consumables - the supply, delivery and maintenance, via lease and purchase arrangements, of Franking Machines, associated products and services including installation and configuration of equipment and provision of consumables to the UK Further and Higher education sector bodies and wider public bodies, which include APUC Ltd's members and affiliated bodies, Central Government Departments in Scotland and their Arm's Length Bodies and Agencies, Non Departmental Public Bodies, NHS Scotland, Scotland Excel members and any associated or affiliated bodies, Leisure Centres and the following purchasing consortia and their members: NWUPC (Including Northern Ireland Institutions), NEUPC, HEPCW, LUPC and SUPC.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority has appointed Contractors for the supply, delivery and maintenance, via lease and purchase arrangements, of Franking Machines, associated products and services including installation and configuration of equipment and provision of consumables to the UK Further and Higher education sector bodies and wider public bodies, which include APUC Ltd's members and affiliated bodies, Central Government Departments in Scotland and their Arm's Length Bodies and Agencies, Non Departmental Public Bodies, NHS Scotland, Scotland Excel members and any associated or affiliated bodies, Leisure Centres and the following purchasing consortia and their members: NWUPC (Including Northern Ireland Institutions), NEUPC, HEPCW, LUPC and SUPC. Please note the Framework Value quoted includes 'pass through' costs including postage costs set by Royal Mail. The actual estimated spend for the total potential Framework Agreement period excluding these costs is 4,709,396 GBP. Additional information: Economic operators may have been excluded from this competition if they were in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further period up to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02d38c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029340-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, 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
£23,546,984 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£23,546,984 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£23,546,984 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
48 months

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
APUC LIMITED
Contact Name
Alice Ng
Contact Email
ang@apuc-scot.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314428930

Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK8 2DZ
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling East
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

NATIONWIDE FRANKING SENSE

NORTHERN SERVICES

PITNEY BOWES

QUADIENT

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