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buyer: "ASTON UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-02-25"
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# Contract Awarded

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-189d15e9-f007-47fd-9004-db8188e60d89

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## Summary

Aston University, based in Birmingham, has awarded a contract for postage-franking machines under CPV code 30144100. This procurement falls within the services category and was conducted through a framework call-off with selective procurement methods. The contract, valued at £96,000.68, commenced on 20th February 2025 and is set to run until 19th February 2028. The award for this procurement was published on 25th February 2025, with the award itself dated 12th February 2025. The delivery location for this contract is postal code B4 7ET in Birmingham.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in postage-franking machines to expand their client base by working with educational institutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in similar future contracting opportunities by leveraging their niche expertise and ability to offer tailored solutions. The awarded supplier for this particular contract is Pitney Bowes Limited, highlighting the competitive nature of the tender and the potential for robust market engagement.

## Notice

Contract has already been awarded via a Framework Call Off.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08a703f4-d890-4202-9eed-0cf1e3701d7d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Feb 2025 - 19 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £96,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £96,000 |
| 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 | ASTON UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PITNEY BOWES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30144100 - Postage-franking machines

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2025 at 11:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08a703f4-d890-4202-9eed-0cf1e3701d7d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08a703f4-d890-4202-9eed-0cf1e3701d7d
  25th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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