---
title: "HH102-25-CCS Franking Machines"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000822389"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS HIGHLAND"
published: "2026-02-18"
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# HH102-25-CCS Franking Machines

Buyer: NHS HIGHLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000822389

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## Summary

NHS Highland has successfully completed the procurement process for franking machines under the title 'HH102-25-CCS Franking Machines', specifying an open procedure. This initiative, pertaining to the healthcare sector, was facilitated through the Crown Commercials Services framework, focusing primarily on services. Located in Inverness, Scotland, the contract was awarded to Quadient following the competitive tender stage. NHS Highland, operating in regional areas classified under UKM6, seeks to enhance its operational efficiency through this procurement, completed as of 18 February 2026. Notably, the initial contract duration spans three years, with the potential for extension up to an additional two years, signed on 18 December 2025.

This contract presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in lease, installation, and maintenance services of mailroom equipment and franking machines. Large enterprises like Quadient have shown compatibility with NHS Highland's service needs, highlighting the potential for businesses adept in postal solutions and servicing, especially those capable of providing Essential/Total Care service provisions. Moreover, the procurement scope includes training and servicing across multiple NHS Highland sites, creating a versatile platform for firms knowledgeable in healthcare service delivery to leverage similar future public procurement opportunities across the UK.

## Notice

Franking Machines for NHS Highland called off under the Crown Commercials Services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Highland has awarded a call-off contract under CCS Framework RM6280 (Lot 1 - Franking Machines, Mailroom Equipment and Associated Consumables) to Quadient UK Ltd for the lease, installation, maintenance and servicing of a range of franking machines and associated equipment. The contract covers delivery, installation, training, and Essential/Total Care service provision for specified IX-series franking machines across NHS Highland sites, with an initial 3-year term and options to extend for up to 2 additional years. The agreement includes lease terms, maintenance obligations, pricing, and associated call-off schedules.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549869 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £128,028 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS HIGHLAND |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV2 3BW |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness South |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## 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
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 30133000 - Mailing equipment
- 79571000 - Mailing services

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549869

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549869
  HH102-25-CCS Franking Machines - Franking Machines for NHS Highland called off under the Crown Commercials Services.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000822389

## Provenance

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