---
title: "Funds for Franking Machines at Matrix House and Cwmbran House for PCS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0504fd"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0504fd.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)"
published: "2026-03-09"
---

# Funds for Franking Machines at Matrix House and Cwmbran House for PCS

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0504fd

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## Summary

The procurement process for the “Funds for Franking Machines at Matrix House and Cwmbran House for PCS” was conducted by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, an entity within Velindre University NHS Trust. Categorised under postal services related to letters, this contract was part of a selective procurement method via a restricted procedure. The award was made on 3rd March 2026, and the supplier selected was QUADIENT UK LIMITED. This direct award, under the RM6280 framework, was associated with services in the UK region, specifically at Matrix House and Cwmbran House.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses within the postal services industry, particularly those capable of delivering specialised franking solutions. Qualified postal service providers and SMEs could potentially leverage such contracts to expand their market footprint and foster business growth. The procurement method favours businesses with competitive pricing strategies, as price was the primary award criterion. Companies looking to penetrate regional service areas can find success by aligning with frameworks like RM6280, thus establishing robust commercial relationships with health sector organisations such as NHS Wales.

## Notice

Funds for Franking Machines at Matrix House and Cwmbran House for PCS

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Funds for Franking Machines at Matrix House and Cwmbran House for PCS. Additional information: Direct award via RM6280 framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021012-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £329,173 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) |
| Additional buyers | CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL |
| Locality | ELLESMERE PORT |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH65 0BA |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Electoral ward | Taff's Well |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | QUADIENT; WHISTL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64110000 - Postal services
- 64112000 - Postal services related to letters

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2026 at 15:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021012-2026
- 17 Apr 2025 at 13:56 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015969-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015969-2025
  17th April 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- http://www.whistl.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221

## Provenance

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