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title: "GB-Taunton: Pallets & Topboards 2017"
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# GB-Taunton: Pallets & Topboards 2017

Buyer: THE UNITED KINGDOM HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-af5e3fb5-98d3-4bc5-a5c7-a7ee63b262bc

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office, which is seeking proposals for the supply of pallets and topboards under the title "GB-Taunton: Pallets & Topboards 2017." This opportunity falls under the goods category and is located in Taunton, South West England. The tender is currently at the active stage, with a deadline for submission set for 17 October 2017. The value of the contract is estimated at £25,000, with a minimum value of £10,000, and it is planned for a duration of two years starting from 1 November 2017, with a possibility for a one-year extension. The procurement method is an open procedure, encouraging a wide range of participants.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to expand their business by supplying essential goods to a significant government authority. Companies specialising in logistics, supply chain management, or manufacturing of pallets and related equipment would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the Authority's intent to engage SMEs, businesses that can demonstrate compliance with the procurement criteria outlined in the RFQ are likely to benefit from this opportunity.

## Notice

This RFQ calls for firm price proposals for the supply of differing sizes of pallets and topboards within prescribed timescales. The Authority's Requirements are more fully described in Section 3 of the accompanying RFQ document. The Contract is expected to be for 2 years from 1 November 2017 to 31 October 2019. However, the Authority reserves the right to extend this by a further 12 months to 31 October 2020 (Option year). Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/880ea131-5a14-4565-a357-92f8148ee827 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2017 - 31 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| 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 | THE UNITED KINGDOM HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 2DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Taunton East |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44143000 - Pallets

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2017 at 12:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/880ea131-5a14-4565-a357-92f8148ee827

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/880ea131-5a14-4565-a357-92f8148ee827
  2nd October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Taunton:-Pallets-%26-Topboards-2017/38Z377895C
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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