Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c2f-c352-73b4-8caa-ef483ba49cd9/provision-of-leased-franking-equipment-with-support-and-maintenance

awarded GB direct award procedure Suitable for SMEs

# Provision of Leased Franking Equipment with Support and Maintenance

[D V L A](https://tendernation.io/buyers/d-v-l-a)

Estimated value

£19,337

Published

4 Jul 2018

Deadline

Closed

14 Jun 2018

## 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.

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## About this tender

The Contracting Authority is publishing an award notice with regard to single tender action covering the following :

The Contracting Authority currently has 4 leased Franking Machines. 3 high volume Connect + 500 machines and a single low volume machine, a UK DM300c Base & Meter at the main site in Morriston, Swansea. The machines have previously been used to frank up to 5 million mail items per annum to the public.

Previously the daily throughput via the Franking machines was approximately 18,000 items with daily peaks sometimes exceeding 30,000 items. During working days peak hourly throughput was approximately 5,000 items per hour.

## CPV classification

Postage-franking machines

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/df25cb5b-2cdc-4a5c-aa3e-6a7285754fe1)

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