---
title: "Franking Machine Postage"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fe7d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY"
published: "2025-12-31"
---

# Franking Machine Postage

Buyer: MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fe7d

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## Summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Franking Machine Postage" under the direct procurement method, specifically intended for postage for the Franking Machine at the RSS Office. The contract falls within the goods category and has been conducted below the competition threshold without competition. The contract was awarded on 8th May 2025 and spans from 9th May 2025 to 9th June 2025. The procurement process was carried out from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency's location in Southampton, UK, with the contract being awarded to Francotyp-Postalia Limited, a supplier located in Dartford, UK.

This procurement represents a streamlined opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to its nature of being below threshold and direct procurement. Francotyp-Postalia Limited, which was awarded the contract, exemplifies the suitability for businesses specialised in postal equipment, particularly those offering franking machines and related services. The successful delivery of such goods not only bolsters the contractor's portfolio and market presence in the public sector but also increases its potential for future collaborations with central government agencies such as the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.

## Notice

Postage for the Franking Machine at RSS Office

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086546-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 May 2025 - 9 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £26,400 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO15 1EG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Banister & Polygon |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FRANCOTYP-POSTALIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30144100 - Postage-franking machines

## Release History

- 31 Dec 2025 at 11:25 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086546-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086546-2025
  31st December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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