--- title: "Provision of National Franking Machines, Associated Services and Consumables" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000478859" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000478859" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000478859.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000478859.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "APUC LIMITED" published: "2018-06-07" --- # Provision of National Franking Machines, Associated Services and Consumables Buyer: APUC LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000478859 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000478859) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000478859.json) ## Summary APUC Limited, based in Stirling, UK, is conducting a tender process for the provision of National Franking Machines, along with associated services and consumables, aimed at the further education and higher education sectors across the UK. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the current stage is the award phase following the completion of the tender process on 2nd March 2017. The total estimated framework value is approximately £66,174,854, excluding any pass-through postage costs. Interested parties were instructed to submit their tenders electronically, with a significant focus on complying with specific insurance and financial requirements prior to the award. This contract presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in press equipment, logistics, and educational services, particularly those that are well-versed in frameworks involving public sector contracts. Suppliers with experience in delivering high-quality franking machines and providing installation and support services will be best suited to compete. Businesses that can demonstrate compliance with social, ethical, and environmental standards, along with an ability to create community benefits, will also stand out to the contracting authority as they fulfil their procurement objectives. ## Notice The Authority is seeking to appoint a Contractor(s) for the supply, delivery of Franking Machines, associated products and services including installation and configuration of equipment and provision of consumables to the further education / higher education (FE/HE) sector (UK wide) and the wider Public Sector (Scotland) as listed within Appendix E of the ITT. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Authority is seeking to appoint a Contractor(s) for the supply, delivery of Franking Machines and associated products and services including installation and configuration of equipment and provision of consumables to the further education / higher education (FE/HE) sector (UK wide) and the wider Public Sector (Scotland) as listed within Appendix E of the ITT. 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 16,543,713 GBP. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are 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 | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN321606 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Jun 2018 | | Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 5 Apr 2017 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | December 2021 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £66,174,854 | | Lots value | £66,174,854 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages ### Codes - 30144100 - Postage-franking machines ## Release History - 7 Jun 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN321606 - 31 Jan 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB271658 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB271658 Provision of National Franking Machines, Associated Services and Consumables - The Authority is seeking to appoint a Contractor(s) for the supply, delivery of Franking Machines, associated products and services including installation and configuration of equipment and provision of consumables to the further education / higher education (FE/HE) sector (UK wide) and the wider Public Sector (Scotland) as listed within Appendix E of the ITT. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN321606 Provision of National Franking Machines, Associated Services and Consumables - The Authority is seeking to appoint a Contractor(s) for the supply, delivery of Franking Machines, associated products and services including installation and configuration of equipment and provision of consumables to the further education / higher education (FE/HE) sector (UK wide) and the wider Public Sector (Scotland) as listed within Appendix E of the ITT. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://ucsp.ac.uk/ - http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000478859 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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