Tender

Card Printing Consumables

QUALIFICATIONS SCOTLAND

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Tender

18 May 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by Qualifications Scotland, seeking suppliers for "Card Printing Consumables" in the education sector. The process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions being accepted via electronic submission by 16th June 2026 at 12:00 PM UK time. The opportunity involves delivering goods related to printer consumables, with a total estimated value of £40,000. The open procedure is used for this tender, and businesses from across the UK are invited to participate, as specified in the related lots and procurement details. The contract is set to potentially last for 1,080 days (approximately three years), with an option for a 12-month extension.

This tender provides significant opportunities for suppliers specialising in printer consumables, particularly those with experience in fulfilling large orders and serving educational institutions. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with robust logistical capabilities and a strong track record in electronic order processing would find this contract particularly suitable. By engaging in this procurement, businesses can not only secure a valuable client in Qualifications Scotland but also potentially expand their market presence in the UK's public sector education market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Card Printing Consumables

Notice Description

Printer Consumables

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000832218
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556045
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30190000 - Various office equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
QUALIFICATIONS SCOTLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MIDLOTHIAN
Postcode
EH22 1FD
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Dalkeith
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

Further Information

Notice Documents

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