Tender

Electrical Sundries

APUC LIMITED

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07 Jan 2025 at 00:00

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26 Nov 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

APUC Limited, based in Stirling, UK, is seeking contractors for the provision of electrical sundries to HE/FE institutions throughout Scotland. This tender, titled "Electrical Sundries," falls under the goods category and is currently in the tender stage. The procurement process employs an open procedure, with key dates including an extended submission deadline of 27 January 2025, 13:00 GMT, and the opening of tenders scheduled for 27 January 2025, 14:00 GMT. The procurement aims to achieve price normalisation across institutions and intends to appoint up to four contractors under a framework agreement with a potential total value of £14,000,000 GBP. The agreement has an initial duration of 24 months, with the possibility of a 24-month extension before being re-tendered.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in electrical supplies and capable of servicing educational institutions. Suppliers who can offer competitive pricing, robust supply chain management, and high service standards are well-suited to submit a bid. The framework agreement will enhance market presence for the selected contractors and provide a stable, long-term business relationship with APUC Limited and associated institutions. Additionally, businesses can benefit from reputation enhancement by contributing to community benefits and adhering to social, ethical, and environmental standards outlined by APUC.

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Notice Title

Electrical Sundries

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of electrical sundries products for all HE/FE institutions. The Authority are seeking to obtain, through this tendering process, price normalisation for all Institutions - regardless of size and demand. The Authority is seeking to appoint 4 contractors to this Framework Agreement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority is seeking to appoint contactors capable of providing an extensive range of electrical sundries products to the Higher Education(HE) and Further Education(FE) institutions of Scotland and other organisations as detailed at https://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/?#!/members Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will run for an initial period of 24 months and may be extended for a further 24 month period, after which it will be re-tendered.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000783285
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521233
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

31150000 - Ballasts for discharge lamps or tubes

31300000 - Insulated wire and cable

31440000 - Batteries

31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps

31510000 - Electric filament lamps

31527260 - Lighting systems

31530000 - Parts of lamps and lighting equipment

31531000 - Light bulbs

31532910 - Fluorescent tubes

31680000 - Electrical supplies and accessories

31681000 - Electrical accessories

31681400 - Electrical components

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£14,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
The Framework Agreement will run for an initial period of 24 months and may be extended for a further 24 month period, after which it will be re-tendered.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
APUC LIMITED
Contact Name
Josh O'Pray
Contact Email
jopray@apuc-scot.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1315737699

Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK8 2DZ
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling East
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV519059
    Electrical Sundries - The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of electrical sundries products for all HE/FE institutions. The Authority are seeking to obtain, through this tendering process, price normalisation for all Institutions - regardless of size and demand. The Authority is seeking to appoint 4 contractors to this Framework Agreement.

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