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title: "Franking Machines & Consumables"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02d38c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "APUC LIMITED"
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# Franking Machines & Consumables

Buyer: APUC LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d38c

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## Summary

The APUC Limited is conducting a procurement process titled "Franking Machines & Consumables" within the goods sector, specifically focused on postage-franking machines. The contract aims to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply, delivery, and maintenance of franking machines and related services to various public bodies and institutions in the UK, including further and higher education sectors. This tender is currently in the active stage of procurement, with an expected total spend of approximately £4,709,396 over the contract period. The deadline for bid submissions was on 30th August 2021, and the contract term allows for potential extensions of up to 24 months based on satisfactory performance.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those offering services and products related to franking machines, postage systems, and associated technical support. SMEs and larger companies with the capability to deliver both hardware and ongoing maintenance might find this tender particularly appealing. Additionally, businesses that can demonstrate strong performance in responsible procurement and social responsibility initiatives may have a competitive edge when bidding for the contract. Successful suppliers will have the chance to establish long-term relationships with key public sector clients across the UK, enhancing their market presence.

## Notice

The Authority has put in place a Framework Agreement for Franking Machines & Consumables - the supply, delivery and maintenance, via lease and purchase arrangements, of Franking Machines, associated products and services including installation and configuration of equipment and provision of consumables to the UK Further and Higher education sector bodies and wider public bodies, which include APUC Ltd's members and affiliated bodies, Central Government Departments in Scotland and their Arm's Length Bodies and Agencies, Non Departmental Public Bodies, NHS Scotland, Scotland Excel members and any associated or affiliated bodies, Leisure Centres and the following purchasing consortia and their members: NWUPC (Including Northern Ireland Institutions), NEUPC, HEPCW, LUPC and SUPC.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority has appointed Contractors for the supply, delivery and maintenance, via lease and purchase arrangements, of Franking Machines, associated products and services including installation and configuration of equipment and provision of consumables to the UK Further and Higher education sector bodies and wider public bodies, which include APUC Ltd's members and affiliated bodies, Central Government Departments in Scotland and their Arm's Length Bodies and Agencies, Non Departmental Public Bodies, NHS Scotland, Scotland Excel members and any associated or affiliated bodies, Leisure Centres and the following purchasing consortia and their members: NWUPC (Including Northern Ireland Institutions), NEUPC, HEPCW, LUPC and SUPC. Please note the Framework Value quoted includes 'pass through' costs including postage costs set by Royal Mail. The actual estimated spend for the total potential Framework Agreement period excluding these costs is 4,709,396 GBP. Additional information: Economic operators may have been excluded from this competition if they were in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further period up to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029340-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 48 months |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £23,546,984 |
| Lots value | £23,546,984 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £23,546,984 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | APUC LIMITED |
| Locality | STIRLING |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK8 2DZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |
| Local authority | Stirling |
| Electoral ward | Stirling East |
| Westminster constituency | Stirling and Strathallan |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | NATIONWIDE FRANKING SENSE; NORTHERN SERVICES; PITNEY BOWES; QUADIENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30144100 - Postage-franking machines

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2021 at 12:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029340-2021
- 1 Sep 2021 at 11:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019485-2021
- 1 Sep 2021 at 11:06 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021585-2021
- 30 Aug 2021 at 15:15 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021389-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://ucsp.ac.uk/
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:392700-2021:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10402
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/stirling-sheriffcourt-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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