Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
AHDB
Stoneleigh Park
Kenilworth
CV8 2LZ
Contact
Sarah Waters
Telephone
+44 2476478600
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKG13 - Warwickshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/
Buyer's address
https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Agriculture and Horticulture
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
AHDB Print Services requirement (Lot 1 General Print Services, Lot 2 POS, Lot 3 Labels)
Reference number
2022-548
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.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)
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1,300,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 3
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:
Suppliers may apply for all lots, AHDB reserve the right to award suppliers just one lot, or multiple depending on the skill set and capabilities against each lot
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
General Printing Services
Lot No
One
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
AHDB Offices (7 in total, 1 being overseas), details of which can be found here: ahdb.org.uk/about/officeaddresses.aspx . Approximately 1–3 deliveries per year are required to our overseas offices.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £1,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
28 February 2023
End date
28 February 2027
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Initial contract period is for 2 years with the option to extend 1+1
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Point of Sale (POS)
Lot No
Lot Two
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79810000 - Printing services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
AHDB Offices (7 in total, 1 being overseas), details of which can be found here: ahdb.org.uk/about/officeaddresses.aspx . Approximately 1–3 deliveries per year are required to our overseas offices.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £120,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
28 February 2023
End date
28 February 2027
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Initial contract is for 2 years with the options to extend for 1+1
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Labels
Lot No
Lot Three
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79800000 - Printing and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
AHDB Offices (7 in total, 1 being overseas), details of which can be found here: ahdb.org.uk/about/officeaddresses.aspx . Approximately 1–3 deliveries per year are required to our overseas offices.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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)
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £180,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
28 February 2023
End date
28 February 2027
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Initial contract is for 2 years with the option to extend 1+1
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
As per tender specification
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.2) Contract performance conditions
As per tender specification
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 14
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:
Not Applicable
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
30 August 2022
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
30 August 2022
Local time
1:00pm
Place
AHDB HQ
Information about authorised persons and opening procedure
Procurement Managers
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: Summer of 2026 new tender requirements
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
AHDB
Stoneleigh Park
Kenilworth
CV8 2LZ
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Defra
17 Noble House
London
SW1P 3JR
Country
United Kingdom