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title: "Leasing of a Franking Machine"
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# Leasing of a Franking Machine

Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5fcfb94d-0f67-423a-b65b-9cdfe7b477f3

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## Summary

Bournemouth University, located in Poole, England, sought a leasing contract for a franking machine through a selective procurement method within a framework agreement. The procurement, under the industry category of Postage-franking Machines, corresponds to CPV code 30144100 and is valued at £56,347.54. This process has progressed to the award stage as of 10th June 2026, with Pitney Bowes Limited selected as the supplier. The tendering window concluded on 1st April 2026, with the contract period spanning from 26th May 2026 to 25th May 2028. The goods are to be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents growth opportunities, especially for businesses specialising in postage handling and equipment manufacturing, capable of meeting the operational mail needs of academic institutions. SMEs are particularly encouraged to participate in such procurement opportunities, given the contract's specific suitability criteria. Companies with expertise in similar goods and those familiar with framework agreements will find themselves well-positioned to enter or expand their reach in the educational sector. The role of franking machines in streamlining postage operations can provide a niche yet significant area for technological suppliers to extend their market presence.

## Notice

The University requires 1 x franking machine capable of: - Supporting the organisation's operational mail requirements, with sufficient capacity to process an average daily volume of approximately 200-300 mail items, while also accommodating peak demand periods without degradation in performance. - Handling a broad range of mail types, including letters, packets and parcels up to large parcel size, across varying weights and dimensions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f94d454-8a55-46af-ba09-19c4fa5c0e2d |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 May 2026 - 25 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £56,347 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £56,347 |
| 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 | BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | POOLE |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH12 5BB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Talbot & Branksome Woods |
| Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## 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

- 10 Jun 2026 at 14:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f94d454-8a55-46af-ba09-19c4fa5c0e2d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f94d454-8a55-46af-ba09-19c4fa5c0e2d
  10th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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