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title: "Franking Machine Postage"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY"
published: "2025-06-11"
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# Franking Machine Postage

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-00c97e1e-e2fe-4746-8087-c4254a97231e

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## Summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has completed a procurement process for "Franking Machine Postage" services, spanning from 28th May 2024 to 30th April 2025. This procurement falls under the industry category "Postage-franking machines" with a value of £26,400. The process, categorised as a direct procurement method, was conducted as a single tender action below the threshold. The MCA, located in Southampton, United Kingdom, sought to ensure efficient postage solutions useful for various regions, including the British Oversea Territories and the Channel Islands. The procurement reached the award stage, with the award granted to Francotyp - Postalia LTD on 27th May 2024.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in providing postal and communication solutions, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of offering competitive pricing and reliable service. With an emphasis on specialised postage-franking solutions, companies with expertise in serving government bodies and large operations are well-suited to compete in future procurement exercises of this nature. The MCA's direct procurement method underscores the focus on establishing clear and efficient service channels, potentially paving the way for long-term partnerships in similar future projects.

## Notice

Postage for the Franking Machine at the RSS Office for the financial year 2024-2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33dba35f-777d-47b0-af44-ae179986e228 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 27 May 2024 - 30 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £26,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,400 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO15 1EG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Banister & Polygon |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FRANCOTYP - POSTALIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30144100 - Postage-franking machines

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2025 at 14:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33dba35f-777d-47b0-af44-ae179986e228

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33dba35f-777d-47b0-af44-ae179986e228
  11th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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