Award

Seed Potato Labels and Printer Consumables

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 May 2024 at 00:00

Tender

09 Apr 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is looking to award a contract for Seed Potato Labels and Printer Consumables. The procurement is in the active stage and will be open for submissions until 8th May 2024. The opportunity falls under the 'goods' category and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The main procurement method is an open procedure, providing an opportunity for businesses to compete through electronic submission. The tender presents a significant opportunity for companies involved in the production and supply of labels and printer consumables.

This contract by the Scottish Government for Seed Potato Labels and Printer Consumables can be beneficial for businesses operating in the label production and supply industry. The opportunity, currently in the active stage, allows for a submission deadline until 8th May 2024. Businesses specialising in goods procurement and those able to fulfil the specified quality and price criteria stand a strong chance at being successful. To explore this tender further and potentially grow your business, consider accessing the detailed contract notice available on the Public Contracts Scotland website.

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Notice Title

Seed Potato Labels and Printer Consumables

Notice Description

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Seed Potato Labels and Printer Consumables.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Seed Potato Labels & Printer Consumables (Re-let). 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. In total approximately 2,064,000 labels are issued annually. The contract will not be limited to the Supply of labels, Printing consumables are included also.. Samples of materials will be required from companies submitting tenders (free of charge) in sufficient quantity to enable print testing. The resultant labels will be tested against the criteria outlined in the evaluation and award criteria document.

Renewal: The Purchaser may, by giving notice to the Supplier, extend the period of the contract for up to a maximum of 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000763131
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY505476
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

22 - Printed matter and related products

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

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


CPV Codes

03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

03212100 - Potatoes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

22458000 - Bespoke printed matter

30174000 - Label making machines

30199760 - Labels

79810000 - Printing services

79811000 - Digital printing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Unsuccessful
Lots Status
Unsuccessful
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
Post Town
Edinburgh
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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