---
title: "Award of Lease of Franking Machines and Associated Consumables"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000782174"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000782174.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE"
published: "2026-02-06"
---

# Award of Lease of Franking Machines and Associated Consumables

Buyer: SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000782174

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## Summary

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has concluded the procurement process for the "Award of Lease of Franking Machines and Associated Consumables" under the goods industry category, specifically dealing with postage-franking machines. This procurement, finalized with an award date of 6th February 2026, saw Twofold Limited successfully securing the contract valued at GBP 25,727. Located at Cambuslang with postal code G72 7NA, the buyer organisation entered the award stage following the receipt of four bids. The procurement method involved a tender initiation type, leading to an active contract post-award.

This tender offers valuable opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of office machinery and consumables because of its focus on franking machines. Companies specializing in such equipment, especially those capable of offering competitive pricing and value-added services, would find similar contracts advantageous for business growth. The successful bidder, Twofold Limited from Reading, capitalized on its expertise to secure this award, illustrating the potential for businesses with strong capabilities in this sector to successfully engage and expand their portfolios through such public procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Lease of Franking Machines and Associated Consumables

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549044 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,727 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE |
| Additional buyers | FIFE COUNCIL; SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL; SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT- SASA; VISITSCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9FJ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Cambuslang East |
| Westminster constituency | Rutherglen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 13 |
| Supplier names | BDO; BORDERS INDEPENDENT ADVOCACY SERVICES; DATAVITA; EUROPEAN INSTRUMENTS; HP; PEPLEROPTICS; PLANET OCEAN; SHEPHERD CHARTERED SURVEYORS; THIS IS GAIN; TRUEFORM; TWOFOLD; UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE; VEOLIA WATER TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30144100 - Postage-franking machines

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2026 at 15:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549044

## Notice URLs

- http://firescotland.gov.uk
- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- http://www.scotborders.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.sepa.org.uk
- http://www.visitscotland.com

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