Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c3a-5ff0-73af-a1b9-8f94f77dffb7/supply-of-official-seed-certification-seals closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Supply of Official Seed Certification Seals [Defra Network eTendering Portal](https://tendernation.io/buyers/defra-network-etendering-portal) Often single bidder Estimated value £120,000 Published 18 Nov 2019 Deadline Closed 21 Nov 2019 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Defra are pleased to offer the opportunity to be the sole supplier of official seed certification seals to the seed industry for a period of 5 years with an option for 3 further years by extension. This opportunity will be let by means of a concession contract. To express your interest in bidding for this contract, please register your company information at [defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html](https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html) Seed Certification is a requirement of EC Directives, which are implemented in the UK by national legislation. It is a consumer protection measure designed to assure the quality of seed of agricultural and horticultural species covered by the seed marketing regulations which is marketed to seed companies, growers and farmers. APHA is responsible for seed certification in England and will also act on behalf of the Welsh Assembly Government in certifying seed crops and seed marketed in Wales. The Scottish Government (SG) is responsible in Scotland and Department of Agricultural and Rural Development (DARD) in Northern Ireland. This requirement seeks to appoint a single supplier capable of sourcing and distributing certified seed bag seals to seed industry producers and distributors wanting to sell their product in England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. All offers must comply with the requirements of the Seed Marketing Regulations 2011: [legislation.gov.uk](http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/463/schedule/1/made) Read full description ## CPV classification Plastic products Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/4ae8e1b9-635f-4e09-8ba7-857db1c2bf9d) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Defra Network eTendering Portal: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/defra-network-etendering-portal) [Sector More Leather, textiles & plastics materials tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/leather-textiles-plastics) ## More tenders like this [Linen – Acquisition de linge de maison · Ville d'Antibes (06) · 35 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-0b1b-7093-a28e-484221738657/france-linen-acquisition-de-linge-de-maison) [Polythene waste and refuse sacks and bags – Ambalaje utilizate pentru colectarea, transportul și eliminarea finală a deșeurilor medicale periculoase · Spitalul Clinic Judetean de Urgenta Brasov · 31 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-9563-70ec-a15e-a5ef9c20da90/romania-polythene-waste-and-refuse-sacks-and-bags-ambalaje-utilizate-pentru) [Polythene waste and refuse sacks and bags – Framework agreement for green food waste bags and other sacks · Romerike Avfallsforedling Iks · 31 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-65e1-7381-893c-acbfbfc4620b/norway-polythene-waste-and-refuse-sacks-and-bags-framework-agreement-for-gre) [Plastic products – Lieferung von Abfall- und Wertstoffbehälter aus Kunststoff · AVR Kommunal AöR · 23 days left · 11 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1405e-7e46-73c5-a164-6048a86fffcb/germany-plastic-products-lieferung-von-abfall-und-wertstoffbehalter-aus-kun) [Cloth – (Α.Δ. 31/26) Προμήθεια Υφάσματος Συνθετικού Επικαλυμμένου με PVC · Ανώτατη Στρατιωτική Διοίκηση Υποστήριξης Στρατού (ΑΣΔΥΣ) / Διεύθυνση Προμηθειών (ΔΠΜ) · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1405f-5b69-70c1-8db5-90198f744601/greece-cloth-ad-3126-promitheia-yfasmatos-sinthetikou-epikalimmenoy-me-pv) [Polythene waste and refuse sacks and bags – Accord-cadre relatif à la fourniture de sacs poubelles · Service public de wallonie · 15 days left · 3 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1405f-88f9-7380-bcf6-97f440fd8a8e/belgium-polythene-waste-and-refuse-sacks-and-bags-accord-cadre-relatif-a-la)