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Quadient UK Limited - Franking Machines, Mailroom Equipment & Associated Consumables

CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service has awarded a contract to Quadient for mailroom equipment and postal services across all its sites. The procurement process, known as the "Quadient UK Limited - Franking Machines, Mailroom Equipment & Associated Consumables" tender, was completed on 27th June 2023 in Edinburgh, UK. This selective procurement process falls under the "Social protection" and "Public order and safety" industry categories. The contract is currently active, signed on 1st November 2022, with a total value of £73,300.00 GBP.

This contract with the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service offers business growth opportunities for suppliers of mailroom equipment and postal services. Businesses in the goods industry category, particularly those dealing with Franking Machines, Mailroom Equipment, and Associated Consumables, are well-suited to compete. The ongoing requirement for equipment at the National Print Unit and postal services equipment presents a chance for suppliers to engage in a secure and long-term partnership with potential for efficiency savings.

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Notice Title

Quadient UK Limited - Franking Machines, Mailroom Equipment & Associated Consumables

Notice Description

COPFS have an ongoing requirement for mailroom equipment at the National Print Unit (NPU) and postal services equipment and consumables across all our sites.

Lot Information

Low to Medium Volume Franking Machines and Associated Consumables

COPFS have an ongoing requirement for mailroom equipment at the National Print Unit (NPU) and postal services equipment and consumables across all our sites. This is a Consolidation of equipment and contract which involve Franking Machines, Mailroom Equipment And Associated Consumables.. Sat queued for publishing since November 2022, in error.

Options: Option for additional mailroom purchases, decommissioning costs and extension period as per framework in event of digitalisation project being delayed.

Franking Machines, Mailroom Equipment and Associated Consumables

All the existing plant equipment will be sent to WEE recycling for the following reasons: The franking machine models currently being operated by COPFS are to be decertified due to a change in the Royal Mail printing and charge process. All the franking machines will pass their final service period by the time of this new contract and will therefore not be held under warranty for repairs/will not be cost effective.. Queued since November 2022 in error

Options: Extension period in event that digitialisation campaign is delayed, as well as additional purchases.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000727667
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN482103
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
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

30131000 - Mailroom equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£181,800 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementreturns@copfs.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1LA
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUADIENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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