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# Provision of Print Services

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/provision-of-print-services-ocds-h6vhtk-058228). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Abertay University: "Provision of Print Services". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: £240,000. 2 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 5 Sept 2025, 12:00 BST. Published submission portal: www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Abertay University](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/abertay-university-GB-FTS-12374)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £240,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 5 September 2025 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 2
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Printing services
- **Delivery Location:** UKM71
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/provision-of-print-services-ocds-h6vhtk-058228#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-058228`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/provision-of-print-services-ocds-h6vhtk-058228#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk%2Fgo%2F9635627801987E4CD6BD)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/provision-of-print-services-ocds-h6vhtk-058228#participate

## 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.

## Lots (2)
### Lot 1: Prospectus
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 79810000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Estimated Value:** £60,000
- **Description:** Printing and Storage of the University’s Undergraduate Prospectus

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 2: Short Print Run
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 79810000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Estimated Value:** £150,000
- **Description:** Standard stationery; All general sheet-fed work (four colour process, spot colour and digital) to include booklet, posters, leaflets; and Large Format Colour Printing

- **Renewal published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (2)
- **Award:** Prospectus (active)
  - Award id: `066951-2025-1`
  - Supplier(s): **Belmont Press Limited**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-173132`
  - Value: £7,782 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Short Print Run (active)
  - Award id: `066951-2025-2`
  - Supplier(s): **ESP Colour Limited**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-164388`
  - Value: £2,072 † (exc. VAT)

> † value taken from the contract record; the award notice published none.

## Contracts (2)
- **Contract:** Prospectus (active)
  - Signed Value: £7,782
  - Signed Date: 19/10/2025

- **Contract:** Short Print Run (active)
  - Signed Value: £2,072
  - Signed Date: 19/10/2025

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F066951-2025)
- **Last Source Update:** 2025-10-21T08:16:29.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-22T23:02:44.091Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-058228