An Post sells and distributes First Day Covers (FDCs) for each new stamp issue to philatelic collectors and other interested parties. Approximately 12–20 first day issues are distributed each year (but numbers may increase or decrease depending on annual stamp programmes). Generally, each issue consists of approximately 2,950 FDCs, (2,550 serviced i.e. stamps affixed and cancelled and 400 un-serviced i.e. no stamps affixed or cancellation applied). Approximately two issues per year may have an additional FDC for a miniature sheet. Separate artwork (envelope and insert) will be provided. The general requirement for miniature sheet FDC will range from approx. 2,000-5,000 serviced FDC and 400 un-serviced. Miniature sheet FDC to be delivered with its accompanying stamp FDC. Further details relating to the requirements are set out in the Pre Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ)
Deadline
The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2024-03-28.
The procurement was published on 2024-02-27.
Contract notice (2024-02-27) Object Scope of the procurement
Title: 2407 - Supply of First Day Cover Services
Short description:
“An Post sells and distributes First Day Covers (FDCs) for each new stamp issue to philatelic collectors and other interested parties. Approximately 12–20...”
Short description
An Post sells and distributes First Day Covers (FDCs) for each new stamp issue to philatelic collectors and other interested parties. Approximately 12–20 first day issues are distributed each year (but numbers may increase or decrease depending on annual stamp programmes). Generally, each issue consists of approximately 2,950 FDCs, (2,550 serviced i.e. stamps affixed and cancelled and 400 un-serviced i.e. no stamps affixed or cancellation applied). Approximately two issues per year may have an additional FDC for a miniature sheet. Separate artwork (envelope and insert) will be provided. The general requirement for miniature sheet FDC will range from approx. 2,000-5,000 serviced FDC and 400 un-serviced. Miniature sheet FDC to be delivered with its accompanying stamp FDC. Further details relating to the requirements are set out in the Pre Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ)
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Type of contract: supplies
Products/services: Stamp affixers📦 Information about lots
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 0
Tenders may be submitted for maximum number of lots: 0
Description
Description of the procurement:
“An Post sells and distributes First Day Covers (FDCs) for each new stamp issue to philatelic collectors and other interested parties. Approximately 12–20...”
Description of the procurement
An Post sells and distributes First Day Covers (FDCs) for each new stamp issue to philatelic collectors and other interested parties. Approximately 12–20 first day issues are distributed each year (but numbers may increase or decrease depending on annual stamp programmes). Generally, each issue consists of approximately 2,950 FDCs, (2,550 serviced i.e. stamps affixed and cancelled and 400 un-serviced i.e. no stamps affixed or cancellation applied). Approximately two issues per year may have an additional FDC for a miniature sheet. Separate artwork (envelope and insert) will be provided. The general requirement for miniature sheet FDC will range from approx. 2,000-5,000 serviced FDC and 400 un-serviced. Miniature sheet FDC to be delivered with its accompanying stamp FDC. Further details relating to the requirements are set out in the Pre Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ)
Procedure Type of procedure
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition ✅ Administrative information
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate: 2024-03-28 16:00:00 📅
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English 🗣️
Legal, economic, financial and technical information Conditions for participation
Main financing conditions and payment arrangements and/or reference to the relevant provisions governing them:
“0” Conditions related to the contract
Contract performance conditions:
“None”
Complementary information Review body
Name: The High Court of Ireland
National registration number: The High Court of Ireland
Postal address: Four Courts, Inns Quay, Dublin 7
Postal code: D07 WDX8
Postal town: Dublin
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
E-mail: highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie📧
Phone: +353 1 8886000📞 Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Source: OJS 2024/S 043-126436 (2024-02-27)