Award

For the Provision of a Franking Machine

THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Parliament has awarded a contract for the provision of a Franking Machine, located in Edinburgh under the Goods category. The procurement stage was completed with a limited procurement method and an award procedure without prior publication. The key date for signing the contract was on October 30, 2023.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses to supply a Franking Machine to The Scottish Parliament. Companies in the goods supply sector, especially those offering lease options for equipment, would be well-suited to compete. The contract was awarded to Twofold Ltd, a large-scale supplier, indicating opportunities for similar businesses.

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Notice Title

For the Provision of a Franking Machine

Notice Description

For the supply of a franking Machine at the SPCB mailroom.

Lot Information

Lot 1

For the supply of a franking machine at the SPCB.

Procurement Information

The use of a framework was deemed the most suitable option for the SPCB as the supplier offered an option to lease rather than buying a franking machine.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000761670
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR501435
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for 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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,187 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT
Contact Name
ConflictOfInterestDeclaration - Nadia Smith
Contact Email
nadia.smith@parliament.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1313486617

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH99 1SP
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TWOFOLD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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