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title: "Production of Explore Brochure"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000066195"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED"
published: "2020-01-08"
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# Production of Explore Brochure

Buyer: CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000066195

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## Summary

CalMac Ferries Limited, a prominent ferry operator based in Gourock, UK, recently concluded a tender process for the "Production of Explore Brochure," aimed at designing, advertising, producing, and printing four annual issues of their brochure for the years 2010 to 2013. The procurement method utilised was a selective procedure, and the procurement stage has reached the award phase, although the tender status is marked as unsuccessful. The intended delivery included 250,000 copies annually, with the publication deadline set for mid-October, while the main industry category is classified under services, specifically within the transport sector.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in design, print production, and advertising sales, particularly those with experience in producing high-volume, high-quality publications. Companies prepared to meet the demanding specifications of full-colour, saddle-stitched brochures in A4 format would be well-positioned to compete in any future iterations of this contract. Engaging in tenders of this nature can bolster a business's portfolio and enhance its visibility within the transport services industry, fostering potential growth and collaboration with established operators like CalMac Ferries Limited.

## Notice

Design, advertising sales, production and printing 4 issues of our Explore brochure (2010, 2011, 2012 & 2013). We require 250,000 copies of the brochure annually, for publication by mid October. The brochure is 96 pages plus cover, full colour, saddle stitched, A4 standard format. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=66195.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Design, advertising sales, production and printing 4 issues of our Explore brochure (2010, 2011, 2012 & 2013). We require 250,000 copies of the brochure annually, for publication by mid October. The brochure is 96 pages plus cover, full colour, saddle stitched, A4 standard format. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=66195.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376851 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jan 2020 |
| 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 | Unsuccessful |
| Lots status | Unsuccessful |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED |
| Locality | GOUROCK |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA19 1QP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | Inverclyde |
| Electoral ward | Inverclyde West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West |
| Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22150000 - Brochures

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376851

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376851
  Production of Explore Brochure - Design, advertising sales, production and printing 4 issues of our Explore brochure (2010, 2011, 2012 & 2013). We require 250,000 copies of the brochure annually, for publication by mid October. The brochure is 96 pages plus cover, full colour, saddle stitched, A4 standard format. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=66195.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.calmac.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000066195
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=66195

## Provenance

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