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title: "Replacement Folder Inserter Lease"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-71da9c65-7cea-469d-9d69-bce5bc15958f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-04-03"
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# Replacement Folder Inserter Lease

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-71da9c65-7cea-469d-9d69-bce5bc15958f

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## Summary

Lancashire County Council has concluded the procurement process for leasing a replacement folder inserter, classified under the industry category of paper or envelope folding machines. The procurement began with a tender period ending on 27 May 2024, followed by a contract period spanning from 28 May 2024 to 27 May 2027. The total contract value amounts to GBP 74,800.80. The procurement method utilised was a single quote below the threshold, and the award was granted to Quadient Finance UK Limited. The key contact for this procurement is James Bennett, who can be reached at digitalprocurement@lancashire.gov.uk or by telephone on 01772 539970. The primary location for this contract is Preston, PR1 0LD, England.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the supply and maintenance of industrial automation equipment, specifically those offering paper or envelope folding machines. Large-scale suppliers with expertise in providing high-quality, reliable machinery that meets the specified needs will find this tender particularly advantageous. Engaging in this contract can help businesses enhance their portfolio, reinforce their market presence, and establish a relationship with a municipal body like Lancashire County Council, which could lead to future procurement opportunities. This tender is especially suited for well-established firms like Quadient Finance UK Limited, which has been awarded the contract.

## Notice

Procurement of a replacement folder inserter

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c356f12-5d6a-408b-bf73-99e30b991dbf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Single Quote (Below Threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 27 May 2024 - 27 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £74,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £74,800 |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 8XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30131100 - Paper or envelope folding machines

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2025 at 11:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c356f12-5d6a-408b-bf73-99e30b991dbf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c356f12-5d6a-408b-bf73-99e30b991dbf
  3rd April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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