Award

Bullion machine maintenance and supply

POST OFFICE LIMITED

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Award

30 Mar 2026 at 14:45

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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30 Mar 2026 at 14:34

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Post Office Limited, located in London, is overseeing a contract process for the maintenance and supply of bullion machines and coin sorting equipment in the United Kingdom. This tender falls under the services category with an emphasis on miscellaneous repair and maintenance services. The procurement was conducted through a direct award method due to the sole supplier's expertise in servicing end-of-life machinery. The forecasted maximum contract value is £900,000, inclusive of VAT, over a five-year period, beginning on 15th April 2026 and concluding on 14th April 2031. The award is currently pending, with a standstill period ending on 10th April 2026.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for firms specialising in coin-handling machines and related maintenance services. PAYCOMPLETE UK LIMITED, identified as an SME, has been enlisted to provide these services, highlighting potential avenues for small and medium-sized enterprises to engage in high-value government contracts. Businesses with capabilities in supplying, maintaining, or innovating within the domain of financial equipment and services are encouraged to explore similar procurement opportunities. This kind of contract could foster long-term growth by establishing strong relationships with substantial public organisations like the Post Office Limited.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bullion machine maintenance and supply

Notice Description

To provide maintenance to Bullion machines and coin sorting equipment, with price option to buy new equipment. Forecasted maximum total contract value of PS900,000 (incl. VAT) over 5 years.

Procurement Information

Sole supplier able to service end of life machinery

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067815
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029232-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

30123600 - Coin-handling machines

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Apr 2026 - 14 Apr 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POST OFFICE LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2V 7ER
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PAYCOMPLETE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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