--- title: "Examination Polythene Packaging" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000483249" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000483249" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000483249.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000483249.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY" published: "2018-02-07" --- # Examination Polythene Packaging Buyer: SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000483249 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000483249) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000483249.json) ## Summary The Scottish Qualifications Authority is currently engaged in the procurement process for "Examination Polythene Packaging," aimed at obtaining three types of polythene packaging required for their examination diet process. This tender falls within the goods category, specifically in the education sector, and is based in Midlothian, UK. The procurement method is a selective restricted procedure, with the tender period ending on 17 April 2017. The awarded contract was signed on 12 September 2017, with an estimated total value of £130,000, covering various lots related to packaging requirements for examination materials. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in packaging solutions, particularly those who can provide high-quality polythene products tailored for educational settings. Suppliers offering custom packaging services, such as those capable of producing tamper-evident solutions and barcode printing, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Given the focus on secure and effective packaging for confidential examination papers, companies with expertise in the education sector and experience in working with public sector clients may find this tender especially advantageous. ## Notice Requirement for three different forms of polythene packaging for the SQA examination diet process. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Question Paper Packaging 1. Skirt weld polythene envelopes or an equivalent solution in which to package confidential examination papers. Proposed packaging must be at least 70Mu thick, tamper evident and also perforated for ease of opening. Packaging is required for A3, A4 and A5 examination papers of page extents between 2pp and 40pp, packed in 10s. There may be a requirement for a unique barcode to be printed on the front of each impression. Suppliers should indicate if they can provide this service. 2. Polythene film to use by one of our print suppliers in which to securely wrap confidential examination papers for onward despatch to schools and other examination centres in Scotland. Examination Script Bags 3. We also require polythene bags to hold examination scripts. These polythene bags should be available in varying sizes from 18 x 28 to 24 x 36 inches with a removable self-sealing strip. They may also require to be marked with a coloured strip. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB309343 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Feb 2018 | | Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 12 Sep 2017 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £130,000 | | Lots value | £130,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY | | Locality | MIDLOTHIAN | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH22 1FD | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian | | Local authority | Midlothian | | Electoral ward | Dalkeith | | Westminster constituency | Midlothian | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 39162000 - Educational equipment - 79920000 - Packaging and related services ## Release History - 7 Feb 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB309343 - 17 Mar 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR277275 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR277275&idx=3 18th March 2017 - ESPD Document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR277275 Examination Polythene Packaging - Requirement for three different forms of polythene packaging for the SQA examination diet process. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB309343 Examination Polythene Packaging - Requirement for three different forms of polythene packaging for the SQA examination diet process. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.sqa.org.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000483249 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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