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Award of Printing Services

Robert Gordon University

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06 May 2026 at 11:35

PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Summary of the contracting process

Robert Gordon University has completed the award stage of a public procurement process titled "Award of Printing Services". Located in Aberdeen, the university sought proposals from printing service providers for the supply of high-quality printing services under the framework SP-22-06 Lot 1. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on printing and related services, and is intended to establish reliable partnerships for delivering high-quality print materials. Fife Council and CodeBase Ltd were involved in this process, and Harlow Printing Limited T/A Harlow Solutions has been awarded the contract. The announcement date was 6th May 2026 with an awarded value of £84,000.

This tender presents a robust opportunity for businesses specialising in printing services to engage with an academic institution looking to ensure high-quality outputs, timeliness, and strategic partnerships. Businesses equipped with graphic and digital printing capabilities and an understanding of branding requirements are well-suited to compete in such tenders. The demand for a variety of print materials, such as university prospectuses and general printing services, indicates potential for sustained collaboration and business growth within the educational sector. Building such partnerships could enable businesses to expand their portfolio and reputation in the goods procurement category.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of Printing Services

Notice Description

RGU invites all printing service providers from the framework SP-22-06 Lot 1 to submit proposals for the supply of printing services . This tender aims to establish a reliable partnership with printing suppliers capable of delivering high-quality materials in a timely and cost-effective manner. The tender is divided into the following sections:* Section 1: Prospectuses - Production of university prospectuses, which include detailed programme information, images and branding elements, requiring high-quality print standards, colour fidelity and consistent formatting.* Section 2: General Printing - Provision of general printing services, including brochures, examination papers, flyers, forms and other ad hoc materials, requiring flexibility, quick turnaround and adherence to university branding guidelines. Including a 'shop front' or other online method for departmental ordering

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000824982
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555256
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

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

CPV Codes

42962000 - Printing and graphics equipment

79800000 - Printing and related services

79810000 - Printing services

79811000 - Digital printing services

79820000 - Services related to printing

79823000 - Printing and delivery services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£84,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Robert Gordon University
Additional Buyers

Angus Council

Argyll and Bute Council

Clackmannanshire Council

Dumfries and Galloway Council

Dumfries and Galloway Health Board

East Lothian Council

Fife Council

Forestry and Land Scotland

Historic Environment Scotland

NHS Fife

NHS Lanarkshire

NHS Tayside

New College Lanarkshire

North East Scotland College

North Lanarkshire Council

Perth & Kinross Council

Registers of Scotland

ScotRail Trains Limited

Scottish Borders Housing Association

Scottish Enterprise

Scottish Government

South Ayrshire Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB10 7FY
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Airyhall/Broomhill/Garthdee
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
42
Supplier Names

Harlow Printing Limited

Ipsos MORI

Akhter Computers Limited

SG PRO Cleaning Ltd

Traffic Data Collection Ltd

DTN Europe UK Limited

Bidwells

The Energy Landscape Ltd

MAN Truck & Bus UK Ltd

Quo Imus Limited

Midburn Joinery ltd

Perth Radio Taxis Limited

Northstar Media Limited

Avanos Medical UK Limited

Sirona Medical Limited

The Lines Between Ltd.

GC Insight Ltd

SAOS Ltd

Penumbra

FG Burnett Limited

ICS Operations Limited

Optegra

RiTemp Services Ltd

UK Phone Pouches Ltd

Forbes Leslie Network Ltd

Venesky Brown Ltd

Leica Geosystems Ltd

Pulse Fitness Ltd.

David Hardie Engineering Limited

UK Diving Services Ltd

S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC

Valuta

Pro Print Solutions

CrownShy

CCL (North) Ltd.

Olleco

Advanced Group Services Glacier Energy

Sibcas Ltd

a-mac environmental ltd

Reid Hydraulic Services Limited

E A Ellisons & Co Ltd

CodeBase Ltd

Further Information

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