--- title: "Potato packing equipment" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-133695" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-133695" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-133695.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-133695.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PUFFIN PRODUCE LIMITED" published: "2023-08-02" --- # Potato packing equipment Buyer: PUFFIN PRODUCE LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-kuma6s-133695 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-133695) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-133695.json) ## Summary The buying organization, Puffin Produce Limited, has released a tender for Potato packing equipment. The equipment specifications include features such as gentle product handling, high speed operation, and SCADA compatibility. The procurement stage is currently in the tender period until 14th August 2023. This opportunity falls under the goods category in the industry sector of Potatoes and potato products. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses with expertise in retail packing site installations for potato packing equipment in the UK. Companies looking to compete should have experience in providing similar solutions and meeting the eligibility criteria of having over 5 retail packing site installations for this equipment. The contract award period ends on 15th August 2023, allowing potential suppliers to register their interest and explore further details on the Sell2Wales website. ## Notice Multihead Weigher with up to 15x3L weighing buckets -* Stainless steel* Protection class IP54* Food grade material according to EU/FDA rules* Easy access/detachable for in-depth cleaning and servicing* MES integration for remote servicing, data collection and analysis* SCADA compatible* Intuitive user interface via HMI* Programmable/recipe selection* High weighing accuracy: Typical giveaway: less than 0.2%* Gentle product handling with low drop height - vibration handling for low stress/impact flow* High speed - up to 85 portions / min. at 2 kg.* Flexible system to handle large as well as small potatoes* Two Reversible Cross conveyors feeding to both sides of weigher* Vario speed ensuring optimum operation.* Full Integration with existing equipment* Supply, install and commissionFully automatic sack handling solution to include picking, dosing, stitching and outfeed conveying* Safety fencing as required* Estop integrated safety* Flat belt sack feed magazine* Fan operated vacuum system* Robust pick up and presentation linkage* Up to 10 bags per minute depending on size* Variable weight handling up to 25kg* Variable size crop handling* PLC controlled* SCADA compatible* Appropriate communications /integration to multihead weigher.* Servo Drive faster speed and more accurate movement and easy adjustment to settings.* Electric operated height adjuster* Two V-Track chain conveyors with side guides* Sack Spreading unit pneumatic control linear drive bag grab unit with heavy duty slide bearing* Ideally program selection or Plc Control with Touch Screen for changing timers* Belt infeed to stitcher* Inverter control and encoder fitted to Bag grabber.* Heavy Duty Sewing Head either Newlong or DSC9 Smitsen Industrial TWIN THREAD sewing head.* Thread Break Sensor* Full Integration with existing equipment* Supply, install and commissioningFull card carton handling solution to include erecting, sealing, dosing and closing.* Safety fencing as required* Estop integrated safety* Safety protections with switches to disconnect all/any electric & pneumatic circuits if opened* Machine controlled by PLC* Minimum 480 cartons/minute output* Gravity box storage for 150 boxes minimum* Boxes storage in line* SCADA compatible* Appropriate communications /integration to multihead weigher.* Simple machine adjustments to allow for multiple sized cartons; ideally program selection* Drive belts speed 21m/min* Complete carton handling from storage/cartridge through box creation, dosing and taping* Control panel equipped with at least: box counter - box timer, low box storage alarm, low tape/no tape alarm, full line alarm after the machine* Full Integration with existing equipment* Supply, install and commissioningCheckweigher* Inline checkweigher - weigher range 80g - 80kg* Check Weigher complete with four single mount, heavy duty load cells mounted underside of conveyor belt drive.* Infeed conveyor/outfeed conveyor* Accuracy +-5 g to +-10 g* Throughput minimum 15 units per minute* Selectable recipe/program* MES integration for remote servicing, data collection and analysis* Inline reject function/capability* High configurability for standard weighing applications* Robust construction for heavy loads* Data collection to support compliance* A second 1m long conveyor belt with stop/start drive and heavy duty pneumatical guided cylinder for rejecting under or overweight bag or carton to a holding chute to side of conveyor.* Stainless steel* Full Integration with existing equipment* Supply, install and commissioningIntegrated Belts/Conveyors system* SWAN NECK ELEVATORo 1500 mm wide blue PVC side track belt 4750 mm shaft centre lengtho Minimum 75mm high polyethylene side skirtingo Drive & driven rollers with shaft clamping elementso Ideally External bearing design to aid accesso Drive/gearbox drip tray 50mm high cleats @ 300mm pitcho Infeed chute Swan neck & return roller Tubular support legs with adjustable feet (stainless leg inserts)o Under-belt stainless steel support roller @ 600mm pitch 304 Stainless steel* LIGHT WEIGHT CONVEYORo 500 mm wide blue PVC side track belt 900 mm shaft centre lengtho Minimum 75mm high polyethylene side skirtingo Adjustable box guideso Tubular support legs with adjustable feet (stainless leg inserts) 304 Stainless steel (except certain drive components)* LIGHT WEIGHT CONVEYORo 500 mm wide blue PVC side track belt 900 mm shaft centre lengtho Minimum 75mm high polyethylene side skirtingo Adjustable box guideso 1 x box in position sensoro Tubular support legs with adjustable feet (stainless leg inserts) 304 Stainless steel* LIGHT WEIGHT CONVEYORo 500 mm wide blue PVC side track belt 1500 mm shaft centre lengtho Minimum 75mm high polyethylene side skirtingo Adjustable box guideso Tubular support legs with adjustable feet (stainless leg inserts) 304 Stainless steel* LIGHT WEIGHT CONVEYORo 500 mm wide blue PVC side track belt 1500 mm shaft centre lengtho Minimum 75mm high polyethylene side skirtingo Adjustable box guideso Tubular support legs with adjustable feet (stainless leg inserts) 304 Stainless steel* LIGHT WEIGHT CONVEYORo 500 mm wide blue PVC side track belt 900 mm shaft centre lengtho Minimum 75mm high polyethylene side skirtingo Adjustable box guides 1 x box in position sensoro Tubular support legs with adjustable feet (stainless leg inserts) 304 Stainless steel* LIGHT WEIGHT CONVEYORo 500 mm wide blue PVC side track belt 900 mm shaft centre lengtho Minimum 75mm high polyethylene side skirtingo Adjustable box guideso Tubular support legs with adjustable feet (stainless leg inserts) 304 Stainless steel* ELECTRICAL CONTROL PANELo Wiring and control of all new equipmento IP54 Stainless steel cable trays Including line start/stop sequence and E-Stop.o Integration of control system with existing control systemo Hard and electronic copies of electrical & mechanical drawings* DELIVERY & INSTALLATIONo Full line deliveryo Integration with existing and new equipmento Supply, install and commissioningNOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=133695. (WA Ref:133695)The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=133695 | | Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Aug 2023 | | Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | PUFFIN PRODUCE LIMITED | | Locality | HAVERFORDWEST | | Post town | Swansea | | Postcode | SA62 4BS | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL42 South West Wales | | Local authority | Pembrokeshire | | Electoral ward | Rudbaxton and Spittal | | Westminster constituency | Mid and South Pembrokeshire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products ### Codes - 15310000 - Potatoes and potato products ## Release History - 2 Aug 2023 at 13:59 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=133695 ## Notice URLs - http://www.puffinproduce.com - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=133695 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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