---
title: "Franking Machine Credit"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ab31"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-02"
---

# Franking Machine Credit

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ab31

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## Summary

Bristol City Council recently awarded a contract for "Franking Machine Credit" to QUADIENT UK LIMITED, focusing on the provision of postage credit top-up services. This procurement falls under the services category and covers the Postal and Telecommunications industry, specifically for postage-franking machines. The contract is within the Bristol locality, UKK11 region, and was initiated through a direct procurement method, identified as "Below threshold - without competition." The tender process has reached the award stage, with the contract becoming active on 29th July 2026 and running until 30th November 2027, with a total contract value of GBP 150,000.

This contract presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for large service providers experienced in postal and telecommunications solutions. Companies like QUADIENT UK LIMITED are well-suited for such initiatives, given their expertise and ability to manage large-scale postal operations. The procurement method indicates opportunities for businesses capable of delivering services without extensive competitive processes, offering a streamlined entry path into public sector contracting for suitable firms.

## Notice

This contract is for the postage credit top up on the Franking Machine.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051765-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 28 Jul 2026 - 30 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £150,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| 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
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 30144100 - Postage-franking machines
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2026 at 09:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051765-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051765-2026
  2nd June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bristol.gov.uk
- http://www.quadient.com/gb-en
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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