---
title: "Supply of Franking Machines"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068c2f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2026-04-28"
---

# Supply of Franking Machines

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068c2f

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has successfully completed the procurement process for the supply of franking machines to Defence Mail Centres located in Aldershot, Glasgow, and Northolt. This contract, awarded on 28th April 2026, covers the supply, installation, and consumable support of postage-franking machines. Falling under the goods category, it was procured through a direct method without competition, as it was below the threshold. The procurement addresses the needs of public authority under central government, with the Ministry situated in Telford, UK. The active contract, valued at £20,038.08, is set to run from 28th April 2026 to 15th February 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in postal equipment and consumable supplies, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive installation and support services. Larger firms with a proven track record in government contracts and those equipped to offer seamless supply chain management for high-demand areas like mail franking are well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. The contracting entity, Pitney Bowes Limited, headquartered in London, exemplifies the kind of established suppliers the Ministry of Defence seeks for robust logistics solutions.

## Notice

Supply of Franking Machines for Defence Mail Centres Aldershot,. Glasgow and Northolt, including supply, install and consumable support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038312-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Apr 2026 - 15 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,038 |
| Contracts value | £20,038 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | TELFORD |
| Post town | Telford |
| Postcode | TF2 8JT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG21 Telford and Wrekin |
| Local authority | Telford and Wrekin |
| Electoral ward | Donnington |
| Westminster constituency | The Wrekin |
| 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

- 28 Apr 2026 at 08:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038312-2026
- 28 Apr 2026 at 08:31 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038308-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038312-2026
  28th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038308-2026
  28th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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