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Award of contract for provision of franking machines and associated services to University of Aberdeen

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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15 Dec 2023 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen has awarded a contract for the provision of franking machines and associated services. The tender, with reference AU22/80, was completed on December 15, 2023. Pitney Bowes was the successful supplier for this contract, valued at £360,000 GBP, and signed on December 14, 2023. The procurement method used was an open procedure under the goods category, covering franking services and equipment lease potential.

This contract by the University of Aberdeen presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the provision of franking machines and associated services to compete. Suitable businesses, especially those in the goods sector, should consider how their offerings align with the University's requirements. The contract, being in the award stage, demonstrates the University's commitment to engaging suppliers for their operational needs, potentially leading to further business development and growth opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of contract for provision of franking machines and associated services to University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

Call off from APUC framework PMR1003 AP Franking Machines.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of contract to provide franking services as well as potential for lease and maintenance of associated equipment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000753276
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC494988
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open 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

30144100 - Postage-franking machines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Dec 20232 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
e-sourcing@abdn.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 3FX
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PITNEY BOWES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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