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ML2025/034 - Franking Machines

MAGENTA LIVING

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22 Aug 2025 at 10:33

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "ML2025/034 - Franking Machines" was carried out by Magenta Living, a public undertaking based in Birkenhead, United Kingdom. The procurement, primarily concerning the acquisition of postage-franking machines, falls under the 'goods' category and was awarded on 22nd August 2025. It was conducted through a direct procurement method labelled as "Below threshold - without competition". The contract for the procurement was activated on 14th August 2025, spanning until 29th July 2028, with a gross contract value of £22,364.21. The delivery regions include several parts of the UK, encompassing areas from UKC to UKK.

This tender represents significant business growth potential for companies specialising in postal solutions and office machinery supply. With the contract awarded to Quadient UK Limited, large-scale suppliers with expertise in franking machines and postal technologies are ideally suited to compete in similar tenders. This opportunity allows companies to expand within the comprehensive network of public sector operations across the UK, thereby solidifying their market presence and developing long-term partnerships with public entities.

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Notice Title

ML2025/034 - Franking Machines

Notice Description

1x DS40i Station Folder Inserter 1x 1x5 AF Franking Machine 5kg WP Bulkmailer Awarded via CCS RM6280 Framework unavailable on Central Digital Platform

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058cbf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050821-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,636 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
13 Aug 2025 - 29 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MAGENTA LIVING
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@magenta.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRKENHEAD
Postcode
CH41 5AA
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Birkenhead and Tranmere
Westminster Constituency
Birkenhead

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUADIENT

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