Find a TenderAwarded

Published 6 Aug 2025, 10:04 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Provision of Print Services

Official notice

Authority: Abertay University (Education)

Framework agreement2 lotsServicesOpen procedureSME suitable

Sectors: Business Services & Consultancy (79) Delivery: Scotland (UKM71)

Framework ceiling (notional)£240,000total for 2 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue

Submissions closed 5 Sept 2025awarded 20 Oct 2025

Lots 2see the lot list below

What is being bought2 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Abertay University is seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced suppliers to deliver a comprehensive range of Print Services to support the University’s operational, academic, and promotional activities.

We are looking for suppliers who can demonstrate a strong track record in providing high-quality, cost-effective, and sustainable print solutions.

Suppliers should be able to offer flexible turnaround times, consistent quality assurance, and environmentally responsible practices aligned with the University’s sustainability goals.

This is an exciting opportunity to partner with Abertay University and contribute to the delivery of professional and impactful printed materials across a dynamic and innovative academic environment.

CPV: Printing services

How this framework works

From the published notice

Places: up to 3 suppliers · 8 bids on the busiest of 2 lots (2.7 per place) · 2 appointed

Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure

2 lots · all with a published value · evaluation weights differ by lot

Lot #1ProspectusCancelledRenewalPublished value£60,000

Printing and Storage of the University’s Undergraduate Prospectus

Delivery: Scotland · Abertay University Bell Street Dundee DD1 1HG

Extensions: 24 months extension periodVariant bids: not allowed

79810000 Printing services

Lot #2Short Print RunCancelledRenewalPublished value£150,000

Standard stationery; All general sheet-fed work (four colour process, spot colour and digital) to include booklet, posters, leaflets; and Large Format Colour Printing

Delivery: Scotland · Abertay University Bell Street Dundee DD1 1HG

Extensions: 24 Months extension periodVariant bids: not allowed

79810000 Printing services

What it takes to win
i
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more

How bids were scored

Lots publish different evaluation splits; there is no single procedure weighting.

Lot	Quality	Price	Split
1 · Prospectus	100	40
2 · Short Print Run	100	40

Staff: Names and qualifications of delivery staff must be submitted

What this means for your bid

Price carries 40 points on every lot: a 10% discount moves about 4 points.
“Provision of Print Services” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 3 suppliers, not a single contract.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached

Procedure method: Open procedure
Legal basis: CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category: Services
Notice status: Awarded
Procurement threshold: Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime: Standard
Commercial structure: Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement: Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type: Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered: Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement: No (one-off requirement)
First published: 6 Aug 2025, 10:04 BST
Last source update: 21 Oct 2025, 09:16 BST
Award evaluation window: 8 Sept 2025 – …
Authority reference: 002-AU-PRO-2526
FTS notice number: 2025/S 000-066951
Classification (CPV): Printing services
Delivery area: Scotland (UKM71)
Official registry OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058228 Find a Tender

Contract terms

Electronic trading: e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment

Publisher note: (SC Ref:813576)

How it was run

Official notice

Run through: Public Contracts Scotland · Who buys & how to bid on PCS

Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN

Access & registration note: Free single registration for Scotland; PCS-Tender (Jaggaer) for full bidding

Appointment period ends: 5 Sept 2025, 12:00 BST
Submission channel: {"electronicSubmission"}
Accepted languages: en
Bids opened: 8 Sept 2025, 12:00 BST

Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/go/9635627801987E4CD6BD ↗

Timeline

5 Sept 2025 → 21 Oct 2025 · 3 dates

Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
5 Sept 2025, 12:00 BST
Bids opened
8 Sept 2025, 12:00 BST
Notice published367 days ago
21 Oct 2025, 09:16 BST

Notice history

1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender

Status changed to complete
21 Oct 2025, 09:16 BST

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast

Suppliers appointed 2admitted to the panel · see the list ↓

Bids received 81 from SMEs · busiest of 2 lots

Contracts signed 2latest 20 Oct 2025

2 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

Prospectus
Signed
20 Oct 2025
Value
£7,782
Status
active
Short Print Run
Signed
20 Oct 2025
Value
£2,072
Status
active

Bid statistics published by the authority

Lot	Bids	SME	VCSE	Valid bid range
1 · Prospectus	6bids · 6 electronic	0	—	—
2 · Short Print Run	8bids · 8 electronic	1	—	—

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Abertay University

Contracting authorityEducationBody governed by public lawEducation Bell Street, Dundee, UK, DD1 1HGContact name, email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

Dundee Sherriff and Justice of the Peace CourtsMediation bodyReview body Dundee

Framework contractors & participating bidders

2 commercial parties on the notice

Belmont Press LimitedFramework contractor Sheaf Close, Lodge Farm Industrial Estate, Sheaf Close, Lodge Farm Industrial Estate, Northampton, Scotland, NN5 7UZContact email, phone
ESP Colour LimitedFramework contractor Millbuck Close,, Elgin Drive, Swindon, UK, SN2 8XUContact email, phone

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria