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Biodegradable Plastic Cards

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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Award

19 Aug 2021 at 09:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has completed a procurement process for the supply of biodegradable plastic cards, identified under the title "Biodegradable Plastic Cards." This contract falls within the goods category and relates to smart cards, with a total value of £17,811. The procurement method was a direct tender, classified as a single tender action below the threshold. This process was initiated in Southampton, England, with an award date of 18th September 2020, and the contract ran from 18th September to 25th September 2020.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in manufacturing or supplying smart cards and related products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to explore similar public contracts as there is a growing demand for eco-friendly solutions within the public sector. Companies that specialise in biodegradable materials, printing technology, and security features are well-suited to compete for future contracts in this area.

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Notice Title

Biodegradable Plastic Cards

Notice Description

1.16,000 Zebra approved,Biodegradable plastic cards (white 760 Micron) with MCA printed artwork and inbuilt security features. (Guilloche Pattern; Micro Text and OVI Variable Ink).These cards will be the base card templated for the new UK Certificates of Competency and Flag State Endorsements issued by Seafarer Services.2.Custom Laminates for Zebra ZXP9 printer and cards.50 rolls -Card certificate top laminate with 'Crown Design' hologram50 rolls -Card certificate bottom laminate with 'Flag Design' hologramOne off origination and tooling costs for creation of the above custom holographic laminates.(Note: 1 roll contains 625 laminates or 'patches', 50 rolls = 31,250 patches).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-02465e51-c5d5-4df9-b8dc-a064a730d256
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83a13c1b-e387-40b0-a85f-d43fc6d31e5b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

30162000 - Smart cards

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,811 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,811 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
17 Sep 2020 - 25 Sep 2020 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contracts@mcga.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+0000

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO15 1EG
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Banister & Polygon
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PLASTIC CARD SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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