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title: "Franking Machine, File Inserter and Postage"
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buyer: "DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL"
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# Franking Machine, File Inserter and Postage

Buyer: DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-12d16cf7-d1c4-4239-84da-beb0250df766

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## Summary

Dover District Council has completed the procurement process for a Franking Machine, File Inserter, and Postage for their mailroom, awarded on 30th October 2025. This contract, classified under the industry category of postage-franking machines, involves the supply of goods to be delivered in the South East of the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. This procurement process has now reached the award stage, with the contract period set to begin on 1st January 2026 and end on 31st December 2029, with a total contract value of £373,230.24 GBP.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs), due to its suitability criteria. Businesses specialised in providing postage-franking solutions and equipment will find this opportunity advantageous, allowing for growth through a long-term contract with a public sector body. Companies like Francotyp-Postalia, the awarded supplier valued for its capability and specification in this market, are well-positioned to benefit by fulfilling the council's requirements effectively over the four-year contract term.

## Notice

Contract award for a Franking Machine, File Inserter and Postage for the Councils mail room.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f09d0d5-69a9-46b0-a82c-3464d68e2686 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £373,230 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £373,230 |
| 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 | DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | DOVER |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT16 3PJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Dover |
| Electoral ward | Whitfield |
| Westminster constituency | Dover and Deal |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## 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

- 4 Nov 2025 at 09:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f09d0d5-69a9-46b0-a82c-3464d68e2686

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f09d0d5-69a9-46b0-a82c-3464d68e2686
  4th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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