---
title: "Provision of National Franking Machines, Associated Services and Consumables"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000636931"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "APUC LIMITED"
published: "2020-11-24"
---

# Provision of National Franking Machines, Associated Services and Consumables

Buyer: APUC LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000636931

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by APUC Limited focuses on the provision of National Franking Machines, associated services, and consumables. This tender is in the contract phase, with an active status. The estimated contract value stands at £74,446,710 and the contract signed on 3rd April 2017 is set to last 1620 days. The procurement falls under the category of goods, specifically coded as CPV 30144100, involving delivery throughout the UK. The Framework Agreement has been extended due to unforeseen circumstances related to Covid-19, resulting in a new expiry date of 30th October 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply and servicing of franking machines and related consumables. Large enterprises as well as small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in mailing and postal solutions, logistics, or equipment installation would be particularly well-suited to compete. Given the ongoing need for these services in various public sector organisations, this tender could facilitate growth through continued contracts and expanded service offerings in a recovering market.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The supply, delivery of Franking Machines and associated products and services including installation and configuration of equipment and provision of consumables.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV400575 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Apr 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £74,446,710 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | NATIONWIDE FRANKING SENSE; NORTHERN SERVICES; PITNEY BOWES; QUADIENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30144100 - Postage-franking machines

## Release History

- 24 Nov 2020 at 00:00 - AwardUpdate - OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV400575

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV400575
  Provision of National Franking Machines, Associated Services and Consumables

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000636931
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/stirling-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peacecourt

## Provenance

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