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title: "Replacement of Franking Machine"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BATH SPA UNIVERSITY"
published: "2017-06-29"
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# Replacement of Franking Machine

Buyer: BATH SPA UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-895d160a-1c87-46eb-b778-d9985b54665e

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## Summary

BATH SPA UNIVERSITY, located in Bath, England, has completed a public procurement process for the purchase and maintenance of a new franking machine, with an estimated value of £18,995. This procurement falls under the CPV classification for postage-franking machines. The tender period closed on 15th June 2017, with the contract period starting on 30th June 2017 and lasting until 30th July 2022. The procurement method used has been classified as 'Other'.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the office equipment and technology sector, particularly those offering franking machines or related services. Companies that specialise in providing maintenance and support services for such equipment would also be well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to explore this opportunity, given the suitability indication for SMEs in the procurement process.

## Notice

Purchase of a new franking machine with continued maintenance support for 5 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb082448-f75d-4ac2-8372-4b3b2eeac3d5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jun 2017 |
| Contract period | 28 Jun 2017 - 30 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,995 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,995 |
| 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 | BATH SPA UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA2 9BN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Saltford |
| Westminster constituency | North East Somerset and Hanham |
| 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

- 29 Jun 2017 at 14:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb082448-f75d-4ac2-8372-4b3b2eeac3d5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb082448-f75d-4ac2-8372-4b3b2eeac3d5
  29th June 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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