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title: "Presentation Packaging (Hard/Rigid)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-041a5a"
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published: "2023-11-16"
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# Presentation Packaging (Hard/Rigid)

Buyer: ROYAL MINT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-041a5a

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## Summary

The Royal Mint, a UK-based buyer, has issued a tender for the procurement of Presentation Packaging (Hard/Rigid) goods. This tender aims to support The Royal Mint's commitment to becoming Net Zero by 2050 and reducing the environmental impact of its packaging solutions. The planned tender, valued at £7,000,000, will focus on introducing modularity, using sustainable materials, and showcasing innovations while entering the exploratory phase with market research anticipated to lead to the release of the tender in Quarter 1 of 2024.

This tender by The Royal Mint presents significant business opportunities for companies specializing in sustainable packaging solutions, modular packaging design, and innovative marketing communications within the goods procurement category. Businesses interested in contributing to achieving Net Zero goals, offering modular packaging options, and utilising eco-friendly materials are well-suited to compete. The Royal Mint's emphasis on reducing waste and carbon footprint through innovative packaging solutions opens avenues for forward-thinking companies looking to engage in environmentally responsible practices.

## Notice

Overview The Royal Mint (TRM) have committed to become Net Zero by 2050, as validated by the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi). Purchased goods and services, which includes presentation packaging, falls within our Scope 3 calculation which accounts for xxxx% of the total emissions omitted by TRM. Our current presentation packaging range comprises predominantly of walnut wood veneer cases which include wood base blocks/pads that house the coinage. Supplementary componentry, along with variations in layout and design, have resulted in 287 unique item codes being actively procured in the past 3 years alone. Whilst this form of packaging has undoubtedly served its purpose and offered a premium experience to our customers for a number of years, we have confidence that through advancements in technology, along with a greater global awareness of everyone's responsibilities to reduce their respective carbon footprint, this is an opportune time to seek solutions that will enable us to achieve our sustainable packaging ambitions listed below: #1 Positive contribution to Net Zero * The Royal Mint has committed to become Net Zero by 2050, as validated by the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) * Purchased goods and services including product and transit packaging sits in our Scope 3 emissions. * Knowing the greenhouse gas (CO2e) emissions associated with individual packaging items is increasingly critical to our net zero strategy. #2 Reduction in Range including Modularity * We would like to introduce modularity into our packaging ranges - so that a smaller number of packaging options can cater to a higher number of product propositions. * The aim being that this will help reduce product roadmap complexity but also wastage arising from overordering different packaging options. * This modularity could apply to the packaging shape, size, colour, etc and would have a neutral or positive impact on the customer experience. #3 Use of less and/or alternate Materials * The Royal Mint is interested in understanding if less materials can be used in an existing packaging solution. * Additionally, we want to utilise more sustainable materials in our packaging solutions. (e.g.: natural, lower carbon, recycled). * While some of our packaging is already recyclable - and some packaging is inherent to the product proposition, we are also interested in the feasibility of customers reusing or recycling individual packaging items. #4 Showcase Ambitions & Innovations * We have started trialling on-pack messaging to highlight specific product innovations and wider sustainability ambitions at The Royal Mint however we would be interested in options to further incorporate these mar-comms opportunities into our packaging solutions (without comprising ambition #2) Next Steps With the above in mind, The Royal Mint has issued this prior information notice to raise awareness of our intentions to approach the market in what will be undoubtedly be a thorough and comprehensive tender process. We will now enter a phase of exploratory work, undertaking market research that will enable The Royal Mint to formulate a tender that we intend to release to the market in Quarter 1 of 2024.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Overview The Royal Mint (TRM) have committed to become Net Zero by 2050, as validated by the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi). Purchased goods and services, which includes presentation packaging, falls within our Scope 3 calculation which accounts for xxxx% of the total emissions omitted by TRM. Our current presentation packaging range comprises predominantly of walnut wood veneer cases which include wood base blocks/pads that house the coinage. Supplementary componentry, along with variations in layout and design, have resulted in 287 unique item codes being actively procured in the past 3 years alone. Whilst this form of packaging has undoubtedly served its purpose and offered a premium experience to our customers for a number of years, we have confidence that through advancements in technology, along with a greater global awareness of everyone's responsibilities to reduce their respective carbon footprint, this is an opportune time to seek solutions that will enable us to achieve our sustainable packaging ambitions listed below: #1 Positive contribution to Net Zero * The Royal Mint has committed to become Net Zero by 2050, as validated by the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) * Purchased goods and services including product and transit packaging sits in our Scope 3 emissions. * Knowing the greenhouse gas (CO2e) emissions associated with individual packaging items is increasingly critical to our net zero strategy. #2 Reduction in Range including Modularity * We would like to introduce modularity into our packaging ranges - so that a smaller number of packaging options can cater to a higher number of product propositions. * The aim being that this will help reduce product roadmap complexity but also wastage arising from overordering different packaging options. * This modularity could apply to the packaging shape, size, colour, etc and would have a neutral or positive impact on the customer experience. #3 Use of less and/or alternate Materials * The Royal Mint is interested in understanding if less materials can be used in an existing packaging solution. * Additionally, we want to utilise more sustainable materials in our packaging solutions. (e.g.: natural, lower carbon, recycled). * While some of our packaging is already recyclable - and some packaging is inherent to the product proposition, we are also interested in the feasibility of customers reusing or recycling individual packaging items. #4 Showcase Ambitions & Innovations * We have started trialling on-pack messaging to highlight specific product innovations and wider sustainability ambitions at The Royal Mint however we would be interested in options to further incorporate these mar-comms opportunities into our packaging solutions (without comprising ambition #2) Next Steps With the above in mind, The Royal Mint has issued this prior information notice to raise awareness of our intentions to approach the market in what will be undoubtedly be a thorough and comprehensive tender process. We will now enter a phase of exploratory work, undertaking market research that will enable The Royal Mint to formulate a tender that we intend to release to the market in Quarter 1 of 2024.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033902-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 12 Feb 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROYAL MINT |
| Locality | PONTYCLUN |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF72 8YT |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Electoral ward | Llantrisant and Talbot Green |
| Westminster constituency | Pontypridd |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 39171000 - Display cases
- 44619100 - Cases

## Release History

- 16 Nov 2023 at 11:27 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033902-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.royalmint.com

## Provenance

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