Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
AHDB
Stoneleigh Park
Kenilworth
CV8 2LZ
UK
Contact person: Sarah Waters
Telephone: +44 2476478600
E-mail: procurement@ahdb.org.uk
NUTS: UKG13
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Other: Agriculture and Horticulture
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
AHDB Print Services requirement Lot 1 General Print Services Lot 2 POS Lot 3 Labels
Reference number: 2022-548
II.1.2) Main CPV code
22000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
The print framework must capture the print requirements of AHDB and its divisions in relation to digital and lithographic print production, point of sale material and labels. The framework will cover a wide range of items from business cards, variable data letters, flyers, to high-quality technical publications, promotional literature, large format event display items and chilled meat pack labels.
Please note we are not looking for print management companies as we have an internal Print team.
Lot 1 – General printing services
This Lot comprises AHDB’s digital and lithographic print requirements, fulfilment, and personalised mailing.
An example of our requirements is as follows:
- 1pp, 2pp, 4pp, 6pp leaflets
- Multi-page brochures
- Perfect bound brochures
- Print on plastic/PVC (UV print)
- Kit Fulfilment
- Personalised mailing from variable data (Excel)
- Web2Print, ordering system for AHDB business cards
- Technical guides and publications
- NCR pads and forms
- Wire-o bound brochures
- Magazines/periodicals
- Wallet folders
- Export publications – sometimes produced in Arabic, Mandarin, and other languages
Lot 2 – Point-of-sale services
This lot comprises large format printing for AHDB’s range of banners, posters, and point-of-sale items onto various substrates
An example of our requirements is as follows:
- Pull-up cassette banners
- ‘A’ frame pavement furniture
- Event flags/sails
- One-off posters/display boards
- Pop-up display graphics
- Large format graphics direct to substrate
- Vinyl window stickers
Lot 3 – Label services
This lot comprises AHDB’s adhesive on pack label requirement for chilled/frozen meat packs printed on to paper or plastic substrate using an appropriate freezer adhesive.
An example of our requirements is as follows:
Single page circular labels 38mm (on reels)
Single page circular labels 44mm (on reels)
Peel and reveal multi page 38mm dia labels (on reels)
Peel and reveal multi page 44mm dia labels (on reels)
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Lowest offer:
.01
GBP/ Highest offer:
1 204 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
General Print Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
22000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot One - General Print Services requirement covering
This Lot comprises AHDB’s digital and lithographic print requirements, fulfilment, and personalised mailing.
Lot Two Point of Sale - This lot comprises large format printing for AHDB’s range of banners, posters, and point-of-sale items onto various substrates
Lot Three - Labels.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot Two Point of Sale
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
48110000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Point of Sales Lot Two
This lot comprises large format printing for AHDB’s range of banners, posters, and point-of-sale items onto various substrates
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2022/S 000-020296
IV.2.9) Information about termination of call for competition in the form of a prior information notice
The contracting authority will not award any further contracts based on the above prior information notice
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: 2022-548
Title: General Print Services
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21/10/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BCQ Group Ltd
Buckingham
UK
NUTS: UKJ1
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 084 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: 2022-548
Title: General Print Services
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21/10/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CSP Ltd Collector Set Printers Ltd
Aylesford
UK
NUTS: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 084 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: 2022-548
Title: General Print Services
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21/10/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Harlow Printing Limited
South Shields
UK
NUTS: UKC2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 084 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: 2022-548
Title: General Print Services
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21/10/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Optichrome
Woking
UK
NUTS: UKJ2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 084 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: 2022-548
Title: General Print Services
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21/10/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Potts Print UK Ltd
Cramlington
UK
NUTS: UKC21
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 084 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: 2022-548
Title: General Print Services
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21/10/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
LionFPG Limited
Wolverhampton
UK
NUTS: UKG3
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 084 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: 2022-548
Title: Point of Sale POS
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21/10/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Fine Print Services Ltd
Witney
UK
NUTS: UKJ14
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 120 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: 2022-548
Title: Point of Sale POS
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21/10/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Harlow Printing Limited
South Shields
UK
NUTS: UKC2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 120 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: 2022-548
Title: Point of Sales POS
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21/10/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Potts Print UK Ltd
Cramlington
UK
NUTS: UKC21
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 120 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: 2022-548
Title: Point of Sale POS
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21/10/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sterling
Kettering
UK
NUTS: UKF2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 120 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Procurement Managers
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
AHDB
Stoneleigh Park
Kenilworth
CV8 2TL
UK
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
AHDB
Stoneleigh Park
Kenilworth
CV8 2LZ
UK
E-mail: procurement@ahdb.org.uk
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Defra
17 Noble House
London
SW1P 3JR
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
08/11/2022