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title: "Franking Machines-RSH, Manchester and Warrington"
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published: "2026-06-08"
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# Franking Machines-RSH, Manchester and Warrington

Buyer: OFCOM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-57508ab7-8fae-4deb-a4c4-83d3f5d22464

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## Summary

The procurement process, as managed by OFCOM, focused on the acquisition of franking machines for both its London-based offices and regional offices in Manchester and Warrington. Classified under the CPV code 30144100, this procurement falls within the services category and employs a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The award stage has been completed, with Francotyp-Postalia Limited being awarded the contract on 22nd May 2026. The contract, valued at £60,923, spans from 8th June 2026 to 7th June 2030.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the postage and franking machines industry, as indicated by the tender's suitability criteria. The contract offers long-term business engagement in a regulated service capacity, ideal for companies equipped to deliver specialist franking machine technology and maintenance services. Francotyp-Postalia Limited, a large-scale enterprise, exemplifies the type of business capable of successfully competing in such tenders, although the opportunity remains accessible to smaller competent service providers.

## Notice

Franking Machines for RSH and regional offices

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2aa4043d-25cc-44c2-93d6-368f2fbf8222 |
| 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 | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Jun 2026 - 7 Jun 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,923 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,923 |
| 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 | OFCOM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 9HA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | Borough & Bankside |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## 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

- 8 Jun 2026 at 13:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2aa4043d-25cc-44c2-93d6-368f2fbf8222

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2aa4043d-25cc-44c2-93d6-368f2fbf8222
  8th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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