Security-type printed matter

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The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport is issuing this Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (the ‘PQQ’) to call for requests from economic operators to participate in a competition (‘the Competition’) to be conducted in accordance with the restricted procedure under the European Union (Award of Public Authority Contracts) Regulations 2016 (Statutory Instrument 284 of 2016) (the ‘Regulations’). The ultimate purpose of the Competition is the award of a contract (the ‘Goods Contract’) for the provision the supply, printing and secure delivery of Vehicle Registration Certificates (RF101's). The work comprised in the contract consists of the supply of all materials and printing of high security certificates on behalf of the Driver and Vehicle Computer Goods Division (DVCSD) of the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport. The Office of Government Procurement acting on behalf of the DVCSD are seeking a high level security printer to supply vehicle registration certificates. The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (‘the Contracting Authority’) is issuing this Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (the ‘PQQ’) to call for requests from economic operators (‘Candidates’) to participate in a competition (‘the Competition’) to be conducted in accordance with the restricted procedure under the European Union (Award of Public Authority Contracts) Regulations 2016 (Statutory Instrument 284 of 2016) (the ‘Regulations’). The ultimate purpose of the Competition is the award of a contract (the ‘Goods Contract’) for the provision the supply, printing and secure delivery of Vehicle Registration Certificates (RF101's). The work comprised in the contract consists of the supply of all materials and printing of high security certificates on behalf of the Driver and Vehicle Computer Goods Division (DVCSD) of the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport. The Office of Government Procurement acting on behalf of the DVCSD are seeking a high level security printer to supply vehicle registration certificates. Delivery is to one location: DVCSD, Shannon, Co. Clare, Ireland. In summary, the goods comprise the supply, printing and secure delivery of Vehicle Registration Certificates (RF101’s) (an estimated quantity of 4.5 million over a 3-year term) as set out below, (1.5 and 1.6): Supply of all materials and printing of high security certificates on behalf of the Driver Vehicle Computer Goods Division (DVCSD). Supply an estimated total of 4.5 million certificates over a period of 3 years supplied in batch order quantities of 500 000 certificates. High security design in accordance with EU Directives. Certificate size: 200 mm x 355 mm (finished size). Candidates must be a registered and approved security printer and use Drewsens’ (or equivalent) security paper mill for the supply of security papers. Delivery must be door to door using CIT (Cash in Transit) armoured delivery vehicle with lifting tailgate facilities — no hubbing. Electronic tagging and/or GPS tracking of all deliveries is required.