Award

ARE-Seed Potato Labels & Printer Consumables

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Jul 2025 at 10:55

Tender

12 Mar 2025 at 16:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, operating as the central purchasing authority, has awarded a contract for the provision of ARE-Seed Potato Labels & Printer Consumables to Weber Packaging Solutions UK. This falls under the industry category of labels and printer consumables, a critical component in the Seed Potato Classification Scheme managed by the Science and Advice for Scottish Agriculture (SASA). The procurement process was conducted using the open procedure, with the contract having been awarded on 9th June 2025. The services are planned to be fulfilled across various locations in Scotland, specifically in Inverurie, Perth, and Inverness. This procurement has progressed through to the award stage, with the initial phase of the tender having closed on 14th April 2025.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in label production and associated consumables, especially those equipped to manage high-volume seasonal demands. Companies that can ensure compliance with the necessary technical specifications and quality standards as required by the Scottish Government's detailed selection criteria would be well-suited to compete. With an active procurement contract valued at £180,966.35 and the potential for a 12-month extension, there is significant room for business growth and long-term collaboration with government bodies. This opportunity is particularly attractive to enterprises focused on sustainable development and capable of providing ecological management measures to meet the growing climate change adaptation needs.

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Notice Title

ARE-Seed Potato Labels & Printer Consumables

Notice Description

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of ARE-Seed Potato Labels & Printer Consumables. The Science and Advice for Scottish Agriculture (SASA) is a Division of the Scottish Government Directorate for Agriculture, Food and Rural Communities. As the Certifying Authority it is responsible for the management and administration of the Seed Potato Classification Scheme (SPCS). Before seed potatoes can be marketed they must be inspected and their containers sealed with an official label that confirms the details of the potatoes, and that they meet the required standards. Growers apply for the appropriate quantity of labels and these are printed at the Directorate's Area Offices located in Inverurie (Aberdeenshire), Perth and Inverness. Details of the seed potato consignment are printed onto the front of the labels using thermal transfer printers and then despatched to, or collected by, the grower. The work is seasonal and applications for labels are received between September and May. On a busy day Perth or Inverurie Area offices can print up to 80,000 labels.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of ARE-Seed Potato Labels & Printer Consumables. The Science and Advice for Scottish Agriculture (SASA) is a Division of the Scottish Government Directorate for Agriculture, Food and Rural Communities. As the Certifying Authority it is responsible for the management and administration of the Seed Potato Classification Scheme (SPCS). Before seed potatoes can be marketed they must be inspected and their containers sealed with an official label that confirms the details of the potatoes, and that they meet the required standards. Growers apply for the appropriate quantity of labels and these are printed at the Directorate's Area Offices located in Inverurie (Aberdeenshire), Perth and Inverness. Details of the seed potato consignment are printed onto the front of the labels using thermal transfer printers and then despatched to, or collected by, the grower. The work is seasonal and applications for labels are received between September and May. On a busy day Perth or Inverurie Area offices can print up to 80,000 labels.

Options: An option to extend the contract by a further 12 months will be included in the contract

Renewal: An option to extend the contract by a further 12 months will be included in the contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ec5c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043085-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

30199760 - Labels

30199761 - Bar-coded labels

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£180,966 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
paul.packett@gov.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WEBER PACKAGING SOLUTIONS

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