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Provision of External Print and Associated Services for University of Aberdeen

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Aug 2025 at 13:27

Tender

29 May 2025 at 14:01

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen conducted a procurement process for the provision of external print and associated services, focusing on printing and delivery services within the educational sector. Based in Aberdeen, UK, the contracting process followed an open procedure, aiming for a comprehensive range of print services including brochures, flyers, and posters among others. The process was completed with the award dated 31st July 2025, and the specification included both technical quality and price considerations. The contract was awarded to Langstane Press Limited, an SME located in Aberdeen, with a contract value of £360,000.

This opportunity was particularly beneficial for businesses specialising in diverse printing services with capabilities in production management, print finishing, and reprographics. SMEs in the printing industry were notably successful, highlighting the potential for skills matching technical criteria to ensure quality requirements are met. The establishment of electronic ordering and invoicing systems as part of the contract further presents growth opportunities through streamlined business processes. As the procurement method was open, it allowed for a wide range of businesses to partake, cultivating competitive prospects for supplying high-quality printed materials for the University of Aberdeen.

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Notice Title

Provision of External Print and Associated Services for University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

The University of Aberdeen are looking for a supplier to deliver a range of print services such as, brochures, flyers, postcards, burst bound books, posters, business stationery, reports, forms and pads. The scope of services that may be required, but not limited to, are listed below: - Production Management - Print Production - Print Finishing Services - Online Services - Proofing - Reprographics Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Aberdeen are looking for a supplier to deliver a range of print services such as, brochures, flyers, postcards, burst bound books, posters, business stationery, reports, forms and pads. The scope of services that may be required, but not limited to, are listed below: - Production Management - Print Production - Print Finishing Services - Online Services - Proofing - Reprographics Services

Renewal: Option to extend for 10 further periods, each of 12 months subject to satisfactory annual review and mutual agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0528fc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046169-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79823000 - Printing and delivery services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
e-sourcing@abdn.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 3FX
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LANGSTANE PRESS

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