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title: "Purchase of Franking Machine Top Up Funds"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LINCOLNSHIRE"
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# Purchase of Franking Machine Top Up Funds

Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LINCOLNSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a837fbd4-b952-42ac-9ebb-52c0589de47f

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Purchase of Franking Machine Top Up Funds" was carried out by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Lincolnshire. This specific tender, classified under the industry category of postage-franking machines, involved the selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. Located in Lincoln, England, this contract was in the "Award" stage as of 12 February 2026, with a value of £120,000. The contract period spans from 1 April 2026 until 31 March 2027, and the delivery address postal code is LN5 7PH.

This tender provides a unique opportunity for businesses directly related to franking machine services, specifically those capable of managing large scale requirements, as it involves topping up leased franking machines. Given the nature of the framework and the selective procurement process, large enterprises, particularly those with existing framework agreements like Pitney Bowes Limited, are well-suited to fulfil such contracts. Companies involved in postal service technologies and machine supplies might consider similar opportunities to expand their business and establish long-term engagements with public sector clients like the Police and Crime Commissioner for Lincolnshire.

## Notice

Purchase of Franking Machine Top-Up Funds for leased franking machines. As this is directly related to the franking machine lease (via CCS RM6017), this provider is the only provider able to supply the top up funds.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c23d80ca-50a3-493a-ab33-f294e443d03f |
| 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 | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £120,000 |
| 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 | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LINCOLNSHIRE |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN2 2LT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | West Lindsey |
| Electoral ward | Nettleham |
| Westminster constituency | Gainsborough |
| 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

- 7 Apr 2026 at 13:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c23d80ca-50a3-493a-ab33-f294e443d03f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c23d80ca-50a3-493a-ab33-f294e443d03f
  7th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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