Award

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 00:00

Tender

29 May 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen, a body governed by public law within the education sector, initiated a procurement process to engage in external print and associated services. The procurement is an open procedure aimed at acquiring services such as the production and finishing of printed materials including brochures, flyers, posters, and business stationery. This procurement process is situated at King's College, Aberdeen, under the region UKM50. The tender involved electronic submissions with a deadline of 30th June 2025, followed by an award starting on the same day. As of 5th August 2025, the award and contract stages are complete, with Langstane Press Limited contracted as the supplier, having signed the contract on 31st July 2025, valued at £360,000 GBP.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for SMEs, especially those involved in print and reprographic services, to explore business growth by securing valuable contracts in the educational sector. The contract is structured to accommodate a long-term relationship, offering the potential for renewal for ten additional periods of twelve months, conditional upon satisfactory performance and mutual agreement. Businesses capable of delivering quality print production or finishing services and those adept at managing production will find this tender particularly suitable. The openness of the procurement method further encourages diverse participants, including electronic submissions, thus broadening participation for businesses capable of utilizing digital platforms for tender engagements.

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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-r6ebe6-0000800159
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536264
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY531353
    Provision of External Print and Associated Services for University of Aberdeen - 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
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536264
    Provision of External Print and Associated Services for University of Aberdeen - 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

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