---
title: "Award of Envelope : Free Post printing to Royal Mail requirements"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000459917"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT"
published: "2017-01-04"
---

# Award of Envelope : Free Post printing to Royal Mail requirements

Buyer: STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000459917

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the award of a contract by the Strathclyde Partnership for Transport for the supply of printed envelopes compliant with Royal Mail specifications. This tender is categorised under goods, specifically in the printing industry, and is situated in Glasgow, with a delivery address at Buchanan Bus Station, 10 Killermont Street, Glasgow G2 3NW. The related contract was signed on 26th September 2016, following the tender stage. Bidders were invited to provide quotations, with a requirement for a quick turnaround delivery date specified in the documentation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the printing sector, particularly those capable of producing high-quality, compliant printed materials. Companies with expertise in envelope manufacturing and printing that can meet the specified Royal Mail standards will be well-placed to compete for future contracts. Suppliers focusing on goods that fulfil environmental criteria, such as FSC or recycled materials, may also find an advantage in this tendering process.

## Notice

SPT require the following items printed.1. See attached approved proof from Royal Mail. Require Pre-paid/business reply envelopes - 7,500 (non- window) C5 size, white/gummed.A) Envelopes must be made of paper and should be at least 70g per square metre (gsm).B) Font to be used for the licence plate area and address area should be OCR B 12 point - all black print on white envelope.C) Indicia colour and print quality (top right section) - the indicia colour must be black and must be printed at a minimum resolution of 300dpi.D) Print Contrast Ratio - the contrast ratio between the background and the address /licence details must be at least 50%. The typeface should never be lighter than the background colour. The licence barcode has a 40% ratio.E) The paper on which the address is printed must be more than 85% opaque to prevent any character on the reverse side showing through.We need the envelope to comply with Royal Mail's specifications as defined in the "Response Services User Guide" which can be found at royalmail.com/responseservices.Delivery address - Strathclyde Partnership for Transport, Buchanan Bus Station, 10 Killermont Street, Glasgow G2 3NWPlease provide quotation on the pricing schedule provided.Whilst we have requested cost for FSC or Recycled if this is not possible please quote on what you can supply.SPT require a quick turn around on this, can you confirm on the pricing schedule if these items could be delivered by 6th September 2016. If this is not possible, please state the earliest possible delivery date.Proofs of both items will be required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN268376 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jan 2017 |
| 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 | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT |
| Additional buyers | COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR; EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; EDINBURGH COLLEGE; FIFE COUNCIL; FORESTRY COMMISSION; FORTH VALLEY COLLEGE; HANOVER (SCOTLAND) HOUSING ASSOCIATION; LOTHIAN HEALTH BOARD (HEREAFTER REFERRED TO AS THE "AUTHORITY"); MORAY COUNCIL; NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND; SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; SOCIAL CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE); SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL; THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS"); UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN; UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH11 4DE |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 36 |
| Supplier names | A.F.A FIRE AND SECURITY; ALLSTAR BUSINESS SOLUTIONS; ARCH HENDERSON; B. MCLAREN T/A BTM SERVICES; CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES; DAMM ENVIRONMENTAL; DELOITTE; DWF LLP (FORMERLY BIGGART BAILLIE; ECG BUILDING MAINTENANCE LTD (T/A) ECG FACILITIES SERVICES; ENVAIR; ERNST & YOUNG; FLN CONSULTING ENGINEERS; G4S CASH SERVICES (UK; HARVEY NASH; HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT; IDOX SOFTWARE; INSIGHT DIRECT (UK; L&D PLUMBING & SERVICES; M R RODGER & PARTNERS; MISCO; MORRIS & SPOTTISWOOD; NAIRN BROWN (GLASGOW; PACEMAKER CLEANING SERVICES; PARITY PROFESSIONALS; PHOENIX SOFTWARE; PROBRAND; RA LAIRD CONTRACTORS; RYDEN; SHIMADZU; SPEAKEASY PRODUCTIONS; SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES; STREAMLINE CORPORATE; THE DENTAL DIRECTORY; THE UNION ADVERTISING AGENCY; UNIVERSAL ACCESSIBILITY; URBIS SCHREDER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials

## Release History

- 4 Jan 2017 at 11:30 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN268376

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
- http://www.careinspectorate.com
- http://www.cne-siar.gov.uk
- http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.edinburghcollege.ac.uk/
- http://www.fifedirect.org.uk
- http://www.forthvalley.ac.uk
- http://www.hanover.scot
- http://www.hfs.scot.nhs.uk
- http://www.moray.gov.uk
- http://www.nes.scot.nhs.uk
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.ros.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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