--- title: "Seed Potato Labels and Printer Consumables" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-043417" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-043417" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-043417.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-043417.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2024-05-17" --- # Seed Potato Labels and Printer Consumables Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043417 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-043417) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-043417.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government is looking to procure Seed Potato Labels and Printer Consumables through an open tender. The procurement falls under the goods category and involves issuing official labels for the Seed Potato Classification Scheme. The tender, with a total contract value of £160,000, has an award criteria focusing on quality and price. The buying organisation is the Scottish Government based in Edinburgh. The tender has been in the active status since 9th April 2024, and the deadline for submissions is 8th May 2024. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in printed matter, agricultural products, and printing services to compete for supplying Seed Potato Labels and Printer Consumables to the Scottish Government. Businesses with experience in producing labels, digital printing, and label making machines would be well-suited for this procurement. The contract period is 1080 days, with a possible renewal of up to 12 months. Interested suppliers will need to meet specific insurance levels and fulfil technical criteria related to supply chain management and environmental measures. ## Notice The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Seed Potato Labels and Printer Consumables. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Seed Potato Labels & Printer Consumables (Re-let). The Science and Advice for Scottish Agriculture (SASA) is a Division of the Scottish Government Directorate for Agriculture, Food and Rural Communities. As the Certifying Authority it is responsible for the management and administration of the Seed Potato Classification Scheme (SPCS). Before seed potatoes can be marketed they must be inspected and their containers sealed with an official label that confirms the details of the potatoes, and that they meet the required standards. Growers apply for the appropriate quantity of labels and these are printed at the Directorate's Area Offices located in Inverurie (Aberdeenshire), Perth and Inverness. Details of the seed potato consignment are printed onto the front of the labels using thermal transfer printers and then despatched to, or collected by, the grower. The work is seasonal and applications for labels are received between September and May. On a busy day Perth or Inverurie Area offices can print up to 80,000 labels. In total approximately 2,064,000 labels are issued annually. The contract will not be limited to the Supply of labels, Printing consumables are included also. Additional information: Samples of materials will be required from companies submitting tenders (free of charge) in sufficient quantity to enable print testing. The resultant labels will be tested against the criteria outlined in the evaluation and award criteria document. Renewal: The Purchaser may, by giving notice to the Supplier, extend the period of the contract for up to a maximum of 12 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015652-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 May 2024 | | Submission deadline | 8 May 2024 | | Future notice date | 29 Feb 2024 | | Award date | 17 May 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £160,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Unsuccessful | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G2 8EA | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | Leith | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 22 - Printed matter and related products - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 03212100 - Potatoes - 22000000 - Printed matter and related products - 22458000 - Bespoke printed matter - 30174000 - Label making machines - 30199760 - Labels - 79810000 - Printing services - 79811000 - Digital printing services ## Release History - 17 May 2024 at 08:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015652-2024 - 9 Apr 2024 at 13:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011474-2024 - 24 Jan 2024 at 11:55 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002389-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000763131 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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