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title: "Biodegradable Plastic Cards"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-02465e51-c5d5-4df9-b8dc-a064a730d256"
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# Biodegradable Plastic Cards

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-02465e51-c5d5-4df9-b8dc-a064a730d256

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83a13c1b-e387-40b0-a85f-d43fc6d31e5b |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 17 Sep 2020 - 25 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,811 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,811 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO15 1EG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Banister & Polygon |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PLASTIC CARD SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30162000 - Smart cards

## Release History

- 19 Aug 2021 at 09:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83a13c1b-e387-40b0-a85f-d43fc6d31e5b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83a13c1b-e387-40b0-a85f-d43fc6d31e5b
  19th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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