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title: "Voluntary Transparency Notice for Franking Machine Maintenance & Top-ups"
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published: "2021-12-08"
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# Voluntary Transparency Notice for Franking Machine Maintenance & Top-ups

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-01bc5873-4ceb-4de8-bc2a-2fbd54ec446a

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process for "Voluntary Transparency Notice for Franking Machine Maintenance & Top-ups," which falls under the services category, specifically related to postage-franking machines (CPV: 30144100). This tender, valued at £17,000, is focused on direct award opportunities through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include a tender period that ends on 15 December 2021, and the contract period is set to commence on 1 January 2022 and extend until 31 December 2026, with delivery expectations in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement process presents valuable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage with the Ministry of Defence. Businesses specialised in maintenance and servicing of franking machines are particularly well-suited to compete, as this tender aims to fulfil specific needs outlined under the CCS Framework RM6107 Lot 2 Postal Services. The focused scope and relatively modest contract value can enable agile providers to establish relationships with a key government entity, paving the way for future opportunities within the broader public sector.

## Notice

Voluntary transparency notice to advise of a direct award tender issued under CCS Framework RM6107 Lot 2 Postal Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a9b5ac1-9f82-4b5a-a304-bf391d32531c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO2 8BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Nelson |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30144100 - Postage-franking machines

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2021 at 17:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a9b5ac1-9f82-4b5a-a304-bf391d32531c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a9b5ac1-9f82-4b5a-a304-bf391d32531c
  8th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dbb9ce2a-ec0a-485e-a1a8-c5a3d584e7c4
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