--- title: "IWM Branded Carrier Bags" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-efc77733-2e35-4a59-9c10-a9de6ad42347" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-efc77733-2e35-4a59-9c10-a9de6ad42347" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-efc77733-2e35-4a59-9c10-a9de6ad42347.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-efc77733-2e35-4a59-9c10-a9de6ad42347.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM TRADING COMPANY LIMITED" published: "2017-07-14" --- # IWM Branded Carrier Bags Buyer: IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM TRADING COMPANY LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-efc77733-2e35-4a59-9c10-a9de6ad42347 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-efc77733-2e35-4a59-9c10-a9de6ad42347) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-efc77733-2e35-4a59-9c10-a9de6ad42347.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being conducted by the Imperial War Museum Trading Company Limited for the supply of IWM Branded carrier bags intended for use in their eight gift shops. This tender, classified under miscellaneous printed matter (CPV code 22900000), is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 9 August 2017. The contract period is set to commence on 5 September 2017 and will run for two years until 4 September 2019. The estimated contract value ranges between £30,000 and £50,000, with a requirement for bidders to provide material and pre-production samples, along with specifications that adhere to certain sustainability criteria. This opportunity offers significant potential for businesses specialising in environmentally-friendly packaging solutions, as the tender stipulates a minimum recycled content of 40% and requires that the bags be biodegradable within 12-24 months. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given that the buyer is open to suppliers that can meet the outlined specifications. Businesses that can demonstrate their capacity to fulfill the quality standards while reflecting sustainability principles will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. ## Notice This Contract covers the appointment of a supplier to produce IWM Branded carrier bags for Imperial War Museums 8 gift shops. Carrier bags are required in 5 sizes, full specification can be found in separate documents named Appendix one and Appendix two to the main tender document which are attached in this publication. Bidders should be aware that IWM are looking for minimum requirements that suppliers need to be able to achieve for their bid to be considered. These are as follows: * Material samples should be supplied with tender * Pre-production samples will be required from chosen supplier * Please quote on 40% recycled content minimum - we will further discuss quality vs recycled content with chosen supplier * Bags must biologically degraded within 12-24 months * Please provide production lead times regarding the designs and requirements provided under Appendix one and Appendix two as separate documents to this tender Additional information: Bidders should be aware that IWM are looking for minimum requirements that suppliers need to be able to achieve for their bid to be considered. These are as follows: * Material samples should be supplied with tender * Pre-production samples will be required from chosen supplier * Please quote on 40% recycled content minimum - we will further discuss quality vs recycled content with chosen supplier * Bags must biologically degraded within 12-24 months * Please provide production lead times regarding the designs and requirements provided under Appendix one and Appendix two as separate documents to this tender ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e653b25b-6f45-4af3-9989-416909420cb3 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not applicable | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Jul 2017 | | Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Sep 2017 - 4 Sep 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | 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 | IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM TRADING COMPANY LIMITED | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 6HZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark | | Local authority | Southwark | | Electoral ward | St George's | | Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products ### Codes - 22900000 - Miscellaneous printed matter ## Release History - 14 Jul 2017 at 14:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e653b25b-6f45-4af3-9989-416909420cb3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e653b25b-6f45-4af3-9989-416909420cb3 14th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8f5c2380-6ec8-47ee-bc11-ae4bd70fce66 IWM Carrier Bag Tender Documentation - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/449edc64-236b-44f3-a550-e3dd914d5db2 IWM Carrier Bag Tender Documentation - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b520174e-02c3-40ad-b8b7-acc559910f8b IWM Carrier Bag Appendix One Specification - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a8ec04ca-2235-41e4-8ef6-5b78d9c31c4d IWM Carrier Bag Appendix Two Core look and feel - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d657be74-afa3-4694-80e8-9f26da5c3cda IWM Carrier Bag Confirmation of Fee Offer ## Notice URLs - http://iwm.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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