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title: "Zebra approved, Biodegradable plastic cards"
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buyer: "MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY"
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# Zebra approved, Biodegradable plastic cards

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bab1647d-8541-4b92-a0b7-67c445382ec1

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) as the buying organisation, seeking suppliers for the title "Zebra approved, Biodegradable plastic cards" under the industry category of Printing and related services. The tender process was completed in August 2021, having a contract period that started on August 4, 2021, and concluded on August 11, 2021. The contract, awarded through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, was valued at £22,476 and is associated with delivery locations in the South East of England.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in printing and related services, particularly those that can provide compliant materials for Zebra printers and custom laminates. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete, especially those capable of delivering environmentally sustainable products. Businesses should leverage this opportunity to enhance their market presence within the public procurement sector driven by government requirements for biodegradable and secure identity materials.

## Notice

These supplies must be compatible with our Zebra printers in order to comply with the terms of the maintenance/warranty1.24,000 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 (17,000 cards) and Flag State Endorsements (7000 cards) issued by Seafarer Services.2.Custom Laminatesfor Zebra ZXP9 printer and cards.60 rolls -Card certificate top laminate with 'Crown Design' hologram60 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) 3.50 x 800012-480 YMCKK 500 Image Colour Ribbon4.35 x 800012-601 Re-Transfer Film1250 images.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78199740-3445-481b-982c-370fa5f761e9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 3 Aug 2021 - 11 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,476 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,476 |
| 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

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

### Codes

- 79800000 - Printing and related services

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2021 at 13:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78199740-3445-481b-982c-370fa5f761e9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78199740-3445-481b-982c-370fa5f761e9
  15th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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