--- title: "Seed Potato Labels and Printer Consumables" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000763131" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000763131" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000763131.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000763131.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2024-05-17" --- # Seed Potato Labels and Printer Consumables Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000763131 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000763131) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000763131.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government is looking to award a contract for Seed Potato Labels and Printer Consumables. The procurement is in the active stage and will be open for submissions until 8th May 2024. The opportunity falls under the 'goods' category and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The main procurement method is an open procedure, providing an opportunity for businesses to compete through electronic submission. The tender presents a significant opportunity for companies involved in the production and supply of labels and printer consumables. This contract by the Scottish Government for Seed Potato Labels and Printer Consumables can be beneficial for businesses operating in the label production and supply industry. The opportunity, currently in the active stage, allows for a submission deadline until 8th May 2024. Businesses specialising in goods procurement and those able to fulfil the specified quality and price criteria stand a strong chance at being successful. To explore this tender further and potentially grow your business, consider accessing the detailed contract notice available on the Public Contracts Scotland website. ## Notice The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Seed Potato Labels and Printer Consumables. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Seed Potato Labels & Printer Consumables (Re-let). 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. In total approximately 2,064,000 labels are issued annually. The contract will not be limited to the Supply of labels, Printing consumables are included also.. Samples of materials will be required from companies submitting tenders (free of charge) in sufficient quantity to enable print testing. The resultant labels will be tested against the criteria outlined in the evaluation and award criteria document. Renewal: The Purchaser may, by giving notice to the Supplier, extend the period of the contract for up to a maximum of 12 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY505476 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 May 2024 | | Submission deadline | 8 May 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 17 May 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £160,000 | | 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 | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH6 6QQ | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 22 - Printed matter and related products - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 03212100 - Potatoes - 22000000 - Printed matter and related products - 22458000 - Bespoke printed matter - 30174000 - Label making machines - 30199760 - Labels - 79810000 - Printing services - 79811000 - Digital printing services ## Release History - 17 May 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY505476 - 9 Apr 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR502692 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR502692 Seed Potato Labels and Printer Consumables - The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Seed Potato Labels and Printer Consumables. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY505476 Seed Potato Labels and Printer Consumables - The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Seed Potato Labels and Printer Consumables. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000763131 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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