Seed Potato Labels and Printer Consumables

Concepts

• labels
• glasgow
• science and advice for scottish agriculture
• seed potato labels
• seed potato classification scheme
• details of the potatoes
• printer ribbons
• official label
• details of the seed potato consignment
• seed potatoes

Location

Scotland:

Description

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.

Total Quantity or Scope

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 (Carbon Ribbons & Print Head Cleaning Cards & Wipes).

Renewal Options

The Purchaser may, by giving notice to the Supplier, extend the period of the Contract to a date falling no later than 14 May 2027. Subject to that constraint, the Purchaser may extend the period of the Contract on more than one occasion

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 30199760 - Labels
• 30192320 - Printer ribbons
• 33141118 - Wipes
• 22458000 - Bespoke printed matter

Indicators

• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Renewals are available.
• Financial restrictions apply.
• Staff qualifications are relevant.
• Technical restrictions apply.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** Tender responses are to be submitted via the PCS-Tender system 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 above criteria and scored accordingly. (see Specification of Requirements and Q.A1 Evaluation & Award document) Samples should be sent by post to: Marc Jones Procurement Specialist Scottish Government Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate (SPPD) Victoria Quay Edinburgh EH6 6QQ Please ensure samples are clearly marked with your company details. should arrive at the above address, no later than 12:00 Thursday 23 March 2023 The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 23562. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 (SC Ref:723201)