Award

Supply of cardboard pallets and associated packaging products

FCDO SERVICES

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Apr 2024 at 10:45

Award Notice
Tender

23 Dec 2022 at 14:34

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The FCDO Services has awarded a contract for the Supply of cardboard pallets and associated packaging products. The contract involves providing recyclable cardboard pallets, crates, and packaging products. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure (above threshold). The contract period runs from 17th November 2023 to 16th November 2026. The total contract value is £250,000. The buying organisation, FCDO Services, is located in Milton Keynes, England.

This tender for the supply of cardboard pallets and associated packaging products by FCDO Services creates business growth opportunities for suppliers in the packaging industry. Businesses, especially those who can provide fully recyclable packaging solutions, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate as the procurement process is suitable for SMEs. The procurement process is in the award stage, with the contract recently awarded to THE ALTERNATIVE PALLET COMPANY.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of cardboard pallets and associated packaging products

Notice Description

FCDO Services awarded contract to a single supplier to provide cardboard pallets, crates and associated packaging products to support its shipping responsibilities. The Supplier is to provide fully recyclable - cardboard pallets, crates and modular elements (such as side sleeves and lids) both to industry standard dimensions and bespoke measurements to accommodate local destination restrictions FCDO Services dispatch team have to work within.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-07fd7c74-1a89-4235-ba36-b15dc3a9813f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4871a4f1-8005-4f22-9f74-f5c609b9b71e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79920000 - Packaging and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2023 - 16 Nov 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FCDO SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK19 7BH
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE ALTERNATIVE PALLET

Further Information

Notice Documents

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