Supply of wooden potato crates

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Puffin Produce Ltd is Wales’ largest premier Potato and Vegetable packing firm. Based in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire and established in 1995 the business is wholly owned by the farmers and growers who supply them. The company has grown year on year over the last five years.Puffin Produce Ltd’s growth has been built on proactive engagement with the major retailers and their ability to secure contracts with Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury, Morrisons, Waitrose and M&S. In order to maintain supply contracts with these leading retailers, Puffin Produce has been at the forefront of continuous development that includes expansion of its facilities and range to motivate increased sales and product marketability.Puffin Produce plan investment in further increasing scale, efficiency and infrastructure of the current potato operation.This invitation to tender is in request of quotes for the supply of 4700 to 6700 x 1.1 tonne wooden potato boxes. Tenders should provide corresponding prices from minimum number ordered through to the 6700 maximum.Box Specification:Comprising Vegetable/Potato crates designed and built to BS7611 standards with imported kiln dried timber.STANDARD box specification1.1 tonne potato boxBS7611 1992. Class B. Rated to stack 8 highNominal 25mm gaps all round to allow air flow2 x Diagonal boards – planned and chamfered, 1 on inside of each end panel4 x Bolted corner posts using M8 bolts2 x Centre vertical posts fixed with nail plates for added box strength2-way entry pallet base with 3 x bearersAll boards 25mm thickContract Conditions:Liquidated Damages -£2,000 per week or part thereofRectification Period-6 MonthsRetention Percentage-3%Contractor’s Insurance Cover-£5,000,000Insurance Liability of Employer-£10,000,000Insurance of Works-Employer InsuresTenders to be submitted via email to russell@puffinproduce.com