Tender

Supply of Official Seed Certification Seals

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Tender

18 Nov 2019 at 07:37

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which is seeking suppliers for the "Supply of Official Seed Certification Seals." This contract falls within the goods industry category, specifically focusing on plastic products, and is intended to serve the seed industry across the UK, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and Europe. The tender period is set to conclude on 21st November 2019, while the contract period will commence on 1st February 2020 and is anticipated to last until 31st December 2028. This opportunity is being offered through an open procurement method under an open procedure below threshold.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies involved in the manufacture and distribution of plastic products, particularly those that can meet the Seed Marketing Regulations 2011. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate, as they may be particularly well-suited to fulfil the requirements of being the sole supplier of seed certification seals for agricultural and horticultural sectors, addressing a vital consumer protection measure and compliance with EU directives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Official Seed Certification Seals

Notice Description

Defra are pleased to offer the opportunity to be the sole supplier of official seed certification seals to the seed industry for a period of 5 years with an option for 3 further years by extension. This opportunity will be let by means of a concession contract. To express your interest in bidding for this contract, please register your company information at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html Seed Certification is a requirement of EC Directives, which are implemented in the UK by national legislation. It is a consumer protection measure designed to assure the quality of seed of agricultural and horticultural species covered by the seed marketing regulations which is marketed to seed companies, growers and farmers. APHA is responsible for seed certification in England and will also act on behalf of the Welsh Assembly Government in certifying seed crops and seed marketed in Wales. The Scottish Government (SG) is responsible in Scotland and Department of Agricultural and Rural Development (DARD) in Northern Ireland. This requirement seeks to appoint a single supplier capable of sourcing and distributing certified seed bag seals to seed industry producers and distributors wanting to sell their product in England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. All offers must comply with the requirements of the Seed Marketing Regulations 2011: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/463/schedule/1/made

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4ae8e1b9-635f-4e09-8ba7-857db1c2bf9d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e588921-defc-4c18-91c8-e81de77088b3
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials

CPV Codes

19520000 - Plastic products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2020 - 31 Dec 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS11 9AT
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Beeston & Holbeck
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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