--- title: "Supply of Official Seed Certification Seals" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4ae8e1b9-635f-4e09-8ba7-857db1c2bf9d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4ae8e1b9-635f-4e09-8ba7-857db1c2bf9d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4ae8e1b9-635f-4e09-8ba7-857db1c2bf9d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4ae8e1b9-635f-4e09-8ba7-857db1c2bf9d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2019-11-18" --- # Supply of Official Seed Certification Seals Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4ae8e1b9-635f-4e09-8ba7-857db1c2bf9d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4ae8e1b9-635f-4e09-8ba7-857db1c2bf9d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4ae8e1b9-635f-4e09-8ba7-857db1c2bf9d.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice 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 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e588921-defc-4c18-91c8-e81de77088b3 | | 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 | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2019 | | Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2020 - 31 Dec 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £120,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL | | Locality | LEEDS | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS11 9AT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Beeston & Holbeck | | Westminster constituency | Leeds South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials ### Codes - 19520000 - Plastic products ## Release History - 18 Nov 2019 at 07:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e588921-defc-4c18-91c8-e81de77088b3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e588921-defc-4c18-91c8-e81de77088b3 18th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/463/schedule/1/made - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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