Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bfe-c83a-7107-87ed-e05aff523664/supply-and-maintenance-of-a-franking-machine awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Supply and Maintenance of a Franking Machine [Centro](https://tendernation.io/buyers/centro) Estimated value £15,000 to £25,000 Published 18 Nov 2016 Deadline Closed 21 Aug 2015 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender West Midlands Passenger Transport Executive (Centro) are seeking quotations for the provision of a franking machine and related maintenance/support. Centro’s current franking machine is reaching its end of life expectancy and we are looking for suppliers to propose a suitable package to suit the volumes and needs as set within our Specification. As part of the response to tender, suppliers will be requested to recommend a suitable solution, submit prices for the outright purchase of the recommended machine and provide annual maintenance and consumables costs. Submissions will be evaluated on 65% Quality and 35% Price. The deadline to respond to this opportunity is 17:00 on 21st August 2015 The duration of the contract is initially for 4 years with a rolling annual maintenance contract continuing until terminated by Centro. Estimated values provided within this notice are based on a 4 year contract. To express an interest, please visit [centro.bravosolution.co.uk](https://centro.bravosolution.co.uk) For more information on Centro's Procurement Team, please visit: [centro.org.uk/about-us/procurement](http://www.centro.org.uk/about-us/procurement/) Additional information: To express an interest, please visit [centro.bravosolution.co.uk](https://centro.bravosolution.co.uk) and search for 'project\_84 - Franking Machine Supply and Maintenance' under 'Current Opportunities' For more information on Centro's Procurement Team, please visit: [centro.org.uk/about-us/procurement](http://www.centro.org.uk/about-us/procurement/) Read full description ## CPV classification Calculation-type machines Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/a24361b8-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Centro: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/centro) [Sector More Office & computing equipment tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/office-computing-equipment) ## More tenders like this [Procurement of IT-equipment · Chemonics International, Inc. · 35 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1556d-9af9-728f-b59e-5791bcc3fdde/procurement-of-it-equipment) [Super computer – Real-time Power System Simulation Platform · Rise Research Institutes of Sweden AB · 29 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-07fa-73d3-a4d2-21a45e769ff0/sweden-super-computer-real-time-power-system-simulation-platform) [Printers and plotters – Printrar 2026 ny · Enköpings Kommun · 29 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-8907-722b-a402-4b2750ac4f91/sweden-printers-and-plotters-printrar-2026-ny) [Computer storage units – Disky do diskového pole · Nemocnice Pelhřimov, příspěvková organizace · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-7571-7300-8cf6-27681261cd4a/czechia-computer-storage-units-disky-do-diskoveho-pole) [Toner for laser printers/fax machines – Sukcesywna dostawa materiałów eksploatacyjnych do drukarek, kopiarek, urządzeń wielofunkcyjnych w 2027 r. · Miasto Łódź - Urząd Miasta Łodzi · 24 days left · 12 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-b8e1-71fa-a216-170bec31d1ee/poland-toner-for-laser-printersfax-machines-sukcesywna-dostawa-materialow-e) [Luncheon vouchers – Fourniture et gestion de titres de paiement et de dispositifs d'avantages au profit des bénéficiaires de la CANUT · CANUT · 32 days left · 20 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-0a0c-723a-aed7-24a67f127ff0/france-luncheon-vouchers-fourniture-et-gestion-de-titres-de-paiement-et-de-d)