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title: "STH Replacement Franking Machine for NGH"
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# STH Replacement Franking Machine for NGH

Buyer: SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b26e5aa8-42c6-4166-8d53-5385aaf8ee91

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## Summary

The Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has recently completed a procurement process to replace the existing franking machine at the Northern General Hospital with a Business Mail Advance-compatible model. Categorised under the CPV code 30144100 for postage-franking machines, the procurement was carried out via a selective call-off from the framework agreement RM6280 Postal Services Lot 1. The awarded contract, valued at £39,180.72, includes the franking machine lease license, WTS tracking solution, handheld scanner, and essential care service over a six-year period. Key dates for this procurement include the award date of 25th September 2024 and the contract start date of 27th September 2024.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in the supply and maintenance of postal and franking equipment, particularly those with solutions tailored to high-volume business mail operations. While this specific award has been granted to QUADIENT UK LIMITED, similar future opportunities can be lucrative for companies specialising in postal service technologies and support. Companies able to offer integrated mailing solutions and long-term service agreements will find themselves well-positioned to compete in such tenders, especially those under existing framework agreements.

## Notice

The current purchased franking machine at the Northern General Hospital requires replacing with a Business Mail Advance- compatible machine to ensure that the Trust can take advantage of Business Mail rates to optimise savings. The requirement for a franking machine is essential to provide a postal service for the delivery of franked mail. The new franking machine will be on a 6-year lease term. This is to include the franking machine lease license, WTS tracking solution, handheld scanner and essential care service and support contract. Procured via Call-Off from RM6280 Postal Services Lot 1.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efeaa10c-2dcf-4ebb-9f6b-ac466b62a7c9 |
| 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 | 27 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 26 Sep 2024 - 27 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £39,180 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,180 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S5 7AU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Burngreave |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30144100 - Postage-franking machines

## Release History

- 27 Sep 2024 at 09:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efeaa10c-2dcf-4ebb-9f6b-ac466b62a7c9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efeaa10c-2dcf-4ebb-9f6b-ac466b62a7c9
  27th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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