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Funds for Franking Machines at Matrix House and Cwmbran House for PCS

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

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Award

09 Mar 2026 at 15:54

Award

17 Apr 2025 at 13:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the “Funds for Franking Machines at Matrix House and Cwmbran House for PCS” was conducted by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, an entity within Velindre University NHS Trust. Categorised under postal services related to letters, this contract was part of a selective procurement method via a restricted procedure. The award was made on 3rd March 2026, and the supplier selected was QUADIENT UK LIMITED. This direct award, under the RM6280 framework, was associated with services in the UK region, specifically at Matrix House and Cwmbran House.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses within the postal services industry, particularly those capable of delivering specialised franking solutions. Qualified postal service providers and SMEs could potentially leverage such contracts to expand their market footprint and foster business growth. The procurement method favours businesses with competitive pricing strategies, as price was the primary award criterion. Companies looking to penetrate regional service areas can find success by aligning with frameworks like RM6280, thus establishing robust commercial relationships with health sector organisations such as NHS Wales.

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Notice Title

Funds for Franking Machines at Matrix House and Cwmbran House for PCS

Notice Description

Funds for Franking Machines at Matrix House and Cwmbran House for PCS

Lot Information

Lot 1

Funds for Franking Machines at Matrix House and Cwmbran House for PCS. Additional information: Direct award via RM6280 framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0504fd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021012-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64110000 - Postal services

64112000 - Postal services related to letters

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£329,173 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
15 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Additional Buyers

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BA
Post Town
Chester
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

QUADIENT

WHISTL

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