Scottish Government

5 Atlantic Quay, 150 Broomielaw

Glasgow

G2 8LU

UK

E-mail: Paul.packett@gov.scot

NUTS: UKM

Internet address(es)

Main address: http://www.scotland.gov.uk

Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482

II.1.1) Title

Reference number: 765608

II.1.2) Main CPV code

30199760

II.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

II.1.4) Short description

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of ARE-Seed Potato Labels & Printer Consumables.

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.

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

III.1.2) Economic and financial standing

List and brief description of selection criteria:

List and brief description of selection criteria:

List and brief description of selection criteria Statement for 4B.4: Bidders must demonstrate a current ratio of no less than 1. Current ratio

will be calculated as follows: total current assets divided by total current liabilities.

There must be no qualification or contra-indication from any evidence provided in support of the bidders economic and financial standing.

Bidders who do not comply with the above financial requirements but are part of a group, can provide a parent guarantee if the parent

company satisfies the financial requirements stipulated above.

Statement for 4B.5

It is a requirement of this contract that bidders hold or can commit to obtain prior to the commencement of any subsequently awarded

contract, the types of insurance indicated below:

Employer's (compulsory) liability insurance = 1 000 000 GBP.

Public liability insurance = 2 000 000 GBP.

Professional indemnity insurance = 2 000 000 GBP.

III.1.3) Technical and professional ability

List and brief description of selection criteria:

List and brief description of selection criteria:

4C.1.2: Bidders will be required to provide examples that demonstrate that they have the relevant experience to deliver the services as

described in part II.4 of the OJEU Contract Notice or the relevant section of the Site Notice.

4c.10: Bidders will be required to confirm whether they intend to subcontract and, if so, for what proportion of the contract.

4C.4 -

If bidders intend to use a supply chain to deliver the requirements detailed in the

Contract Notice, they should confirm they have (or have access to) the relevant supply chain management and tracking systems to ensure a

resilient and sustainable supply chain. This will include confirmation that they have the systems in place to pay subcontractors through the

supply chain promptly and effectively, and provide evidence when requested of:

a) their standard payment terms

b) ≥95% of all supply chain invoices being paid on time (in accordance with the terms of contract) in the last financial year.

If the bidder is unable to confirm (b) they must provide an improvement plan, signed by their Director, which improves the payment

performance.

4C.7 -

Bidders will be required to confirm that they will employ environmental management measures that meet the following requirements:

Evidence that their organisation has taken steps to build their awareness of the climate change emergency and consideration of how they will respond. This should include details of planned projects and actions to reduce the bidder’s carbon emissions

III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract

Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date: 14/04/2025

Local time: 12:00

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

EN

IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date: 14/04/2025

Local time: 12:00

VI.4.1) Review body