Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
GCRE
c/o TfW, 3 Llys Cadwyn
Pontypridd
CF37 4TH
UK
Contact person: Tamara Evans
E-mail: tamara.evans@gcre.wales
NUTS: UKL
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://gov.wales/global-centre-rail-excellence-wales
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA81204
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other: Subsidiary Company of the Welsh Government
I.5) Main activity
Other: Railway Technology Testing Facility
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Branding Development
Reference number: GCRE_Proc_00001
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79342000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
GCRE is seeking a creative, innovative and ambitious team to lead the development of their brand, brand strategy, identity and associated assets.
This PIN is an invitation to a Market Engagement/Meet the Buyer event to be held virtually:
Date: 24th August 2022
Time: starting at 3pm
Location: Virtually via TEAMS
Registration Details: email company name, attendees names and contact details to joanna.evans@gcre.wales
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79000000
79340000
79342100
79413000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
Main site or place of performance:
Nant Helen Surface Mine
Coelbren
Nr Neath
Powys
SA10 9HN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
GCRE Ltd is a new entrant into a market with significant commercial potential and we are developing our capability to address market needs with an innovative, unique and commercially attractive offer.
GCRE Ltd is looking to procure a suitably qualified consultant to create an imaginative and engaging brand / brand identity that encapsulates our ambition, extensive capability, innovative approach and future potential, to position us effectively, challenge existing perceptions and underpin our success.
We now wish to develop and evolve our long-term brand strategy in an innovative and strategic manner, building on firm foundations to achieve long-term impact.
We now need to create a brand commensurate with our ambition, extensive capability and future potential. This will enable us to:
1) correctly position us
2) challenge well-established purchasing / market behaviours
3) build trust and belief
4) achieve significant commercial success
There will be a market engagement/meet the buyer event to discuss this opportunity on 24th August 2022 at 3pm and invites Suppliers to register their interest in attending via email to joanna.evans@gcre.wales and joining instructions will be provided.
The purpose of the market engagement event is to introduce the market to the opportunity and collect feedback on our proposed approach to inform our procurement strategy.
II.2.14) Additional information
This PIN is an invitation to a Market Engagement/Meet the Buyer event to be held virtually:
Date: 24th August 2022
Time: starting at 3pm
Location: Virtually via TEAMS
Registration Details: email company name, attendees names and contact details to joanna.evans@gcre.wales
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
05/09/2022
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
This PIN is an invitation to a Market Engagement/Meet the Buyer event to be held virtually:
Date: 24th August 2022
Time: starting at 3pm
Location: Virtually via TEAMS
Registration Details: email company name, attendees names and contact details to joanna.evans@gcre.wales
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=123895.
(WA Ref:123895)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
10/08/2022