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Franking Machine Credit

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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02 Jun 2026 at 09:46

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council recently awarded a contract for "Franking Machine Credit" to QUADIENT UK LIMITED, focusing on the provision of postage credit top-up services. This procurement falls under the services category and covers the Postal and Telecommunications industry, specifically for postage-franking machines. The contract is within the Bristol locality, UKK11 region, and was initiated through a direct procurement method, identified as "Below threshold - without competition." The tender process has reached the award stage, with the contract becoming active on 29th July 2026 and running until 30th November 2027, with a total contract value of GBP 150,000.

This contract presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for large service providers experienced in postal and telecommunications solutions. Companies like QUADIENT UK LIMITED are well-suited for such initiatives, given their expertise and ability to manage large-scale postal operations. The procurement method indicates opportunities for businesses capable of delivering services without extensive competitive processes, offering a streamlined entry path into public sector contracting for suitable firms.

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Notice Title

Franking Machine Credit

Notice Description

This contract is for the postage credit top up on the Franking Machine.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ab31
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051765-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

48 - Software package and information systems

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

30144100 - Postage-franking machines

48000000 - Software package and information systems

64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20262 days ago
Contract Period
28 Jul 2026 - 30 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUADIENT

Further Information

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