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HH102-25-CCS Franking Machines

NHS HIGHLAND

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18 Feb 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Highland has successfully completed the procurement process for franking machines under the title 'HH102-25-CCS Franking Machines', specifying an open procedure. This initiative, pertaining to the healthcare sector, was facilitated through the Crown Commercials Services framework, focusing primarily on services. Located in Inverness, Scotland, the contract was awarded to Quadient following the competitive tender stage. NHS Highland, operating in regional areas classified under UKM6, seeks to enhance its operational efficiency through this procurement, completed as of 18 February 2026. Notably, the initial contract duration spans three years, with the potential for extension up to an additional two years, signed on 18 December 2025.

This contract presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in lease, installation, and maintenance services of mailroom equipment and franking machines. Large enterprises like Quadient have shown compatibility with NHS Highland's service needs, highlighting the potential for businesses adept in postal solutions and servicing, especially those capable of providing Essential/Total Care service provisions. Moreover, the procurement scope includes training and servicing across multiple NHS Highland sites, creating a versatile platform for firms knowledgeable in healthcare service delivery to leverage similar future public procurement opportunities across the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HH102-25-CCS Franking Machines

Notice Description

Franking Machines for NHS Highland called off under the Crown Commercials Services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Highland has awarded a call-off contract under CCS Framework RM6280 (Lot 1 - Franking Machines, Mailroom Equipment and Associated Consumables) to Quadient UK Ltd for the lease, installation, maintenance and servicing of a range of franking machines and associated equipment. The contract covers delivery, installation, training, and Essential/Total Care service provision for specified IX-series franking machines across NHS Highland sites, with an initial 3-year term and options to extend for up to 2 additional years. The agreement includes lease terms, maintenance obligations, pricing, and associated call-off schedules.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000822389
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549869
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

30133000 - Mailing equipment

79571000 - Mailing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£128,028 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months 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
NHS HIGHLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nhsh.tenders@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 7929069647

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 3BW
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness South
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUADIENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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