---
title: "For the Provision of a Franking Machine"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000761670"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000761670.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT"
published: "2024-03-21"
---

# For the Provision of a Franking Machine

Buyer: THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000761670

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## Summary

The Scottish Parliament has awarded a contract for the provision of a Franking Machine, located in Edinburgh under the Goods category. The procurement stage was completed with a limited procurement method and an award procedure without prior publication. The key date for signing the contract was on October 30, 2023.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses to supply a Franking Machine to The Scottish Parliament. Companies in the goods supply sector, especially those offering lease options for equipment, would be well-suited to compete. The contract was awarded to Twofold Ltd, a large-scale supplier, indicating opportunities for similar businesses.

## Notice

For the supply of a franking Machine at the SPCB mailroom.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

For the supply of a franking machine at the SPCB.

### Procurement Information

The use of a framework was deemed the most suitable option for the SPCB as the supplier offered an option to lease rather than buying a franking machine.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR501435 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £28,187 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH99 1SP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TWOFOLD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30144100 - Postage-franking machines

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR501435

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR501435
  For the Provision of a Franking Machine - For the supply of a franking Machine at the SPCB mailroom.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.parliament.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000761670

## Provenance

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