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Franking Machine Postage

MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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31 Dec 2025 at 11:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Franking Machine Postage" under the direct procurement method, specifically intended for postage for the Franking Machine at the RSS Office. The contract falls within the goods category and has been conducted below the competition threshold without competition. The contract was awarded on 8th May 2025 and spans from 9th May 2025 to 9th June 2025. The procurement process was carried out from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency's location in Southampton, UK, with the contract being awarded to Francotyp-Postalia Limited, a supplier located in Dartford, UK.

This procurement represents a streamlined opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to its nature of being below threshold and direct procurement. Francotyp-Postalia Limited, which was awarded the contract, exemplifies the suitability for businesses specialised in postal equipment, particularly those offering franking machines and related services. The successful delivery of such goods not only bolsters the contractor's portfolio and market presence in the public sector but also increases its potential for future collaborations with central government agencies such as the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.

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Notice Title

Franking Machine Postage

Notice Description

Postage for the Franking Machine at RSS Office

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fe7d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086546-2025
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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
8 May 2025 - 9 Jun 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contracts@mcga.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO15 1EG
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Banister & Polygon
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRANCOTYP-POSTALIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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