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Supply of Franking Machines

Ministry of Defence

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28 Apr 2026 at 09:36

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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28 Apr 2026 at 09:31

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has successfully completed the procurement process for the supply of franking machines to Defence Mail Centres located in Aldershot, Glasgow, and Northolt. This contract, awarded on 28th April 2026, covers the supply, installation, and consumable support of postage-franking machines. Falling under the goods category, it was procured through a direct method without competition, as it was below the threshold. The procurement addresses the needs of public authority under central government, with the Ministry situated in Telford, UK. The active contract, valued at £20,038.08, is set to run from 28th April 2026 to 15th February 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in postal equipment and consumable supplies, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive installation and support services. Larger firms with a proven track record in government contracts and those equipped to offer seamless supply chain management for high-demand areas like mail franking are well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. The contracting entity, Pitney Bowes Limited, headquartered in London, exemplifies the kind of established suppliers the Ministry of Defence seeks for robust logistics solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Franking Machines

Notice Description

Supply of Franking Machines for Defence Mail Centres Aldershot,. Glasgow and Northolt, including supply, install and consumable support.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068c2f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038312-2026
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
£20,038 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£20,038 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
28 Apr 2026 - 15 Feb 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Ministry of Defence
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TELFORD
Postcode
TF2 8JT
Postcode Area
Telford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG21 Telford and Wrekin
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Telford and Wrekin
Electoral Ward
Donnington
Westminster Constituency
The Wrekin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Pitney Bowes Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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