Planning

001278 - Packaging Materials and Consumables

  • YPO

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-029220

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-049a41

Published 12 September 2024, 11:11am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

YPO

41 Industrial Park

Wakefield

WF2 0XE

Contact

Chris Mercer

Email

chris.mercer@ypo.co.uk

Telephone

+44 7858815610

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKE45 - Wakefield

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.ypo.co.uk/

Buyer's address

https://procontract.due-north.com/register?ReadForm

one.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

one.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

one.5) Main activity

General public services


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

001278 - Packaging Materials and Consumables

Reference number

001278

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 22993400 - Corrugated paper or paperboard

two.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

two.1.4) Short description

YPO will be seeking the appointment of suppliers to a contract for Packaging Materials and Consumables. The contract estimated duration is between 5-7 years and its scope will include:

• Cartons and Boards

• Hand and Pallet Wrap

• Adhesive Labels and Ribbons

• Mail Bags and Document Wallets

• Self-Adhesive and Packaging Tape

• Other Miscellaneous Items

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £4,000,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 18923000 - Pouches and wallets
  • 18923200 - Wallets
  • 18933000 - Mail or parcel bags
  • 18937100 - Goods-packing bags
  • 19000000 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials
  • 19500000 - Rubber and plastic materials
  • 19513200 - Adhesive tape of rubberised textiles
  • 19640000 - Polythene waste and refuse sacks and bags
  • 30192800 - Self-adhesive labels
  • 30199760 - Labels
  • 30199762 - Luggage tags

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKE45 - Wakefield

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

YPO are keen to engage with suppliers in the market to support the development of internal contract for packaging materials and consumables to ensure that the contract is fit for purpose and that it meets YPO’s sustainability goals.

In particular, YPO would like to receive feedback from suppliers in respect of the YPO’s current materials used and how they can be improved to reduce singe use plastic. YPO are willing to explore the possibility of using alternative materials if it proves sustainable and/or cost effective.

YPO are therefore looking for suppliers who would be interested in having a conversation

with us to discuss potential solutions. Please register your interest by contacting Chris Mercer at chris.mercer@ypo.co.uk by 04/10/2024. Supplier meetings will take place w/c 07/10/2024 at YPO’s premises or via Microsoft Teams.

Please note that this information is being sought without prejudice and without commitment. Should YPO decide to take this project further, the completion of an RFI or any information provided to YPO by suppliers will not be part of that process nor will the information provided be used to determine the outcome of that process.

Should YPO wish to proceed with any supplier, a formal procurement process will be followed in accordance with YPO’s contract procedures and relevant procurement regulations.

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal between 4 and 6 years from the

commencement date.

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

1 December 2024


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

YPO will incorporate a standstill period at the point of notification of the award of the

contract is provided to all bidders. The standstill period will be for a minimum of 08 working

days, and provides time for unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the award decision before

the contract is entered into.

The Procurement Act 2023 provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at

risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and

Northern Ireland).

Please note that is a request for information to undertake pre-market engagement only and

is being sought without prejudice and without commitment. Any information provided will

not be used to determine the outcome of the tender process. When, or if, YPO wishes to

proceed further a formal procurement process will be followed in accordance with YPO's

contract procedure rules and in line with the Public Contract Regulations 2015/Procurement

Act 2023 as relevant. If you are interested in obtaining more information or wish to register your interest please contact the named contact on this form by close of business on 4th October 2024.