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title: "Provision of Franking Equipment with Support and Maintenance"
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buyer: "DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY"
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# Provision of Franking Equipment with Support and Maintenance

Buyer: DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-35ab1de3-3ac8-49ea-9936-24194d31cb91

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## Summary

The DVLA - Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency has awarded a contract titled "Provision of Franking Equipment with Support and Maintenance" under the industry category of Postage Machines (CPV: 30131400). This procurement covers the lease of two franking machines along with ancillary equipment, servicing, support, maintenance, and consumables. The total value of the contract is £50,812 GBP. The procurement method used was a call-off from a framework agreement, and the procurement stage is at the award stage. The contract's duration is from 2 October 2024 to 1 October 2027. Delivery is required in various locations ranging from the British Overseas Territories to the United Kingdom. The main buyer is the DVLA located in Swansea, Wales.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in the sale and maintenance of franking machines and related equipment. Large-scale suppliers such as those supplying office and postal equipment would be well-suited to compete for such contracts due to the extensive support and maintenance requirements. The awarded contract to Quadient UK Ltd, a large-scale organisation, underscores the potential for business growth in aligned sectors, ensuring robust and reliable servicing and support provisions.

## Notice

This award notice covers the following requirement: The Contracting Authority requirement is for the provision via lease of two franking Machines with all additional ancillary equipment such as scales, tables conveyor belts etc together with associated servicing, support and maintenance and consumables.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ace57513-c975-46d7-adbb-8c96d483ac1a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2024 - 1 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,812 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,812 |
| 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 | DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY |
| Locality | SWANSEA |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA6 7JL |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea |
| Local authority | Swansea |
| Electoral ward | Mynydd-bach |
| Westminster constituency | Swansea West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QUADIENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30131400 - Postage machines

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2024 at 13:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ace57513-c975-46d7-adbb-8c96d483ac1a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ace57513-c975-46d7-adbb-8c96d483ac1a
  10th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3340ce2d-f4c9-4f48-8187-971c50097b49
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