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title: "ARE-Seed Potato Labels & Printer Consumables"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ec5c"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-07-25"
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# ARE-Seed Potato Labels & Printer Consumables

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ec5c

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## Summary

The Scottish Government, operating as the central purchasing authority, has awarded a contract for the provision of ARE-Seed Potato Labels & Printer Consumables to Weber Packaging Solutions UK. This falls under the industry category of labels and printer consumables, a critical component in the Seed Potato Classification Scheme managed by the Science and Advice for Scottish Agriculture (SASA). The procurement process was conducted using the open procedure, with the contract having been awarded on 9th June 2025. The services are planned to be fulfilled across various locations in Scotland, specifically in Inverurie, Perth, and Inverness. This procurement has progressed through to the award stage, with the initial phase of the tender having closed on 14th April 2025.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in label production and associated consumables, especially those equipped to manage high-volume seasonal demands. Companies that can ensure compliance with the necessary technical specifications and quality standards as required by the Scottish Government's detailed selection criteria would be well-suited to compete. With an active procurement contract valued at £180,966.35 and the potential for a 12-month extension, there is significant room for business growth and long-term collaboration with government bodies. This opportunity is particularly attractive to enterprises focused on sustainable development and capable of providing ecological management measures to meet the growing climate change adaptation needs.

## Notice

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of ARE-Seed Potato Labels & Printer Consumables. 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of ARE-Seed Potato Labels & Printer Consumables. 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.

Options: An option to extend the contract by a further 12 months will be included in the contract

Renewal: An option to extend the contract by a further 12 months will be included in the contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043085-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £180,966 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8LU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WEBER PACKAGING SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30199760 - Labels
- 30199761 - Bar-coded labels

## Release History

- 25 Jul 2025 at 10:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043085-2025
- 12 Mar 2025 at 16:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009070-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000792985
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482

## Provenance

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