2407 - Supply of First Day Cover Services

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) 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)