Award

Award of Lease of Franking Machines and Associated Consumables

SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

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Award

06 Feb 2026 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has concluded the procurement process for the "Award of Lease of Franking Machines and Associated Consumables" under the goods industry category, specifically dealing with postage-franking machines. This procurement, finalized with an award date of 6th February 2026, saw Twofold Limited successfully securing the contract valued at GBP 25,727. Located at Cambuslang with postal code G72 7NA, the buyer organisation entered the award stage following the receipt of four bids. The procurement method involved a tender initiation type, leading to an active contract post-award.

This tender offers valuable opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of office machinery and consumables because of its focus on franking machines. Companies specializing in such equipment, especially those capable of offering competitive pricing and value-added services, would find similar contracts advantageous for business growth. The successful bidder, Twofold Limited from Reading, capitalized on its expertise to secure this award, illustrating the potential for businesses with strong capabilities in this sector to successfully engage and expand their portfolios through such public procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Award of Lease of Franking Machines and Associated Consumables

Notice Description

Lease of Franking Machines and Associated Consumables

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000782174
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549044
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£25,727 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
Additional Buyers

FIFE COUNCIL

SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL

SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT- SASA

VISITSCOTLAND

Contact Name
Procurement, Purchasing, The Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Contact Email
calum.anderson@firescotland.gov.uk, freya.boyes@gov.scot, gemma.beach@visitscotland.com, mark.frater@sasa.gov.scot, procurement@scotborders.gov.uk, yahia.reggab@fife.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314722222, +44 1416464637, +44 1698465002, +44 1835824000, +44 3451550000, +44 412425466, 01312448890

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9FJ
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Cambuslang East
Westminster Constituency
Rutherglen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
13
Supplier Names

BDO

BORDERS INDEPENDENT ADVOCACY SERVICES

DATAVITA

EUROPEAN INSTRUMENTS

HP

PEPLEROPTICS

PLANET OCEAN

SHEPHERD CHARTERED SURVEYORS

THIS IS GAIN

TRUEFORM

TWOFOLD

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

VEOLIA WATER TECHNOLOGIES

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