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Summary of the contracting process

APUC Limited is procuring a framework for flooring products and related services for Scottish higher and further education institutions, affiliated bodies and some other Scottish public sector organisations. The requirement covers the supply and delivery of carpet and carpet tiles, resilient flooring and associated products. Depending on the lot, it also includes fitting, repair and refurbishment, providing a one-stop service. Coverage is divided between national Scotland supply lots and regional service lots for the North Highlands and Islands; Aberdeen and Grampians; Fife, Tayside and Central Scotland; Edinburgh, Lothian and the Borders; and Greater Glasgow, Argyll, Renfrewshire and Ayrshire. A maximum of 35 contractors may participate in the framework, with up to five appointed to each lot.

The buyer invited offers through an open procedure, submitted electronically. The tender response deadline was 1 September 2026 at 12:00, with tenders opened at 12:00 on the same date. This is a framework agreement with an initial contract period of 720 days and an option to extend by up to a further 24 months, subject to performance and continuing institutional requirements. Its estimated total value is £8,000,000. There are seven lots, covering carpet products, resilient flooring and regional one-stop-shop services; suppliers may bid for any number of lots. Evaluation is split equally between technical quality and price. Variants are not permitted and bids must remain valid for 180 days.

This opportunity suits flooring manufacturers, distributors, specialist installers and refurbishment contractors able to deliver products and services at scale across Scottish education estates. Product-only lots require the ability to supply at least 75% of the relevant core product list and serve the required proportion of institutions and sites. One-stop-shop lots additionally require fitting, repair and refurbishment capability, with regional coverage commitments. Bidders must hold or be able to provide employer’s liability, public liability and product liability insurance of £5 million each, and demonstrate suitable financial standing through two years of audited accounts or equivalent support. Strong supply-chain systems are required, including evidence that at least 95% of invoices were paid on time, or a director-approved improvement plan.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Floor Coverings

Notice Description

The Authority are seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of the supply, delivery, fitting, repair and refurbishment of Floor Coverings to the Scottish Higher (HE) and Further (FE) Education sector and some other public sector bodies in Scotland. This includes all full members, associate members and their associated and affiliated bodies of APUC Ltd, as detailed at: https://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/!#/members More details can be found within Appendix E - List of Institutions. The Authority are seeking to obtain, through this tendering process, price normalisation for all Institutions within a Lot - regardless of size and demand. The Authority are also seeking to gain a level of price normalisation across the sector. A maximum of 5 Contractors will be appointed per lot.

Lot Information

Supply of Flooring Products: Carpet Tiles: National Coverage (All Scotland)

The scope of this lot is the supply and delivery of a range of Carpet/Carpet Tiles Floorcoverings Products. Contractors should be able to supply at least 75% of the items detailed in the Core Product List to a minimum of 63.53% of institutions and their corresponding sites (see Appendix E - List of Institutions).. 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 Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements.

Lot 2 Supply of Flooring Products: Resilient Flooring: National Coverage (all Scotland)

The scope of this lot is the supply and delivery of Resilient Floorcoverings Products. Contractors should be able to supply at least 75% of the items detailed in the Core Product List to a minimum of 63.53% of institutions and their corresponding sites (see Appendix E - List of Institutions).. 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 Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements.

Lot 3A One Stop Shop: Supply of Flooring Products and Fitting, Repair and Refurbishment Services (North Highlands & Islands)

The scope of Lot 3A is a One-Stop-Shop for the supply of Carpet/Carpet Tiles and Resilient Flooring Products, and the delivery of Fitting, Repair and Refurbishment services of Floor Coverings to North Highlands & Islands. Contractors should be able to supply at least 75% of the items detailed in the Core Product Lists and provide services to a minimum of 55.55% of institutions and their corresponding sites (see Appendix E - List of Institutions).. 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 Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements.

Lot 3B One Stop Shop: Supply of Flooring Products and Fitting, Repair and Refurbishment Services (Aberdeen & Grampians)

The scope of Lot 3B is a One-Stop-Shop for the supply of Carpet/Carpet Tiles and Resilient Flooring Products, and the delivery of Fitting, Repair and Refurbishment services of Floor Coverings for Aberdeen & Grampians. Contractors should be able to supply at least 75% of the items detailed in the Core Product Lists and provide services to a minimum of 60% of institutions and their corresponding sites (see Appendix E - List of Institutions).. 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 Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements.

Lot 3C One Stop Shop: Supply of Flooring Products and Fitting, Repair and Refurbishment Services (Fife, Tayside and Central Scotland)

The scope of Lot 3C is a One-Stop-Shop for the supply of Carpet/Carpet Tiles and Resilient Flooring Products, and the delivery of Fitting, Repair and Refurbishment services of Floor Coverings for Fife, Tayside and Central Scotland. Contractors should be able to supply at least 75% of the items detailed in the Core Product Lists and provide services to a minimum of 61.11% of institutions and their corresponding sites (see Appendix E - List of Institutions).. 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 Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements.

Lot 3D One Stop Shop: Supply of Flooring Products and Fitting, Repair and Refurbishment Services (South East of Scotland (Edinburgh, Lothian and Borders))

The scope of Lot 3D is a One-Stop-Shop for the supply of Carpet/Carpet Tiles and Resilient Flooring Products, and the delivery of Fitting, Repair and Refurbishment services of Floor Coverings for South East of Scotland (Edinburgh, Lothian and Borders). Contractors should be able to supply at least 75% of the items detailed in the Core Product Lists and provide services to a minimum of 64.29% of institutions and their corresponding sites (see Appendix E - List of Institutions).. 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 Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements.

Lot 3E One Stop Shop: Supply of Flooring Products and Fitting, Repair and Refurbishment Services (South West of Scotland (Greater Glasgow, Argyll, Renfrewshire & Ayrshire))

The scope of Lot 3E is a One-Stop-Shop for the supply of Carpet/Carpet Tiles and Resilient Flooring Products, and the delivery of Fitting, Repair and Refurbishment services of Floor Coverings for Greater Glasgow, Argyll, Renfrewshire & Ayrshire). Contractors should be able to supply at least 75% of the items detailed in the Core Product Lists and provide services to a minimum of 64.71% of institutions and their corresponding sites (see Appendix E - List of Institutions).. 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 Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000834662
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562584
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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

39530000 - Carpets, mats and rugs

39531000 - Carpets

39531310 - Carpet tiles

44112200 - Floor coverings

44112210 - Solid flooring

44112230 - Linoleum

45431100 - Floor-tiling work

45432100 - Floor laying and covering work

45432110 - Floor-laying work

45432130 - Floor-covering work

45453100 - Refurbishment work

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2026Expired
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK8 2DZ
Postcode Area
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, TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, TLM6 Highlands and Islands, TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute, TLM71 Angus and Dundee City, TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife, TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian, TLM75 City of Edinburgh, TLM76 Falkirk, TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling, TLM8 West Central Scotland, TLM82 Glasgow City, TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire, TLM84 North Lanarkshire, TLM91 Scottish Borders, TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire, TLM94 South Ayrshire, TLM95 South Lanarkshire

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=JUL560008
    Floor Coverings - The Authority are seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of the supply, delivery, fitting, repair and refurbishment of Floor Coverings to the Scottish Higher (HE) and Further (FE) Education sector and some other public sector bodies in Scotland. This includes all full members, associate members and their associated and affiliated bodies of APUC Ltd, as detailed at: https://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/!#/members More details can be found within Appendix E - List of Institutions. The Authority are seeking to obtain, through this tendering process, price normalisation for all Institutions within a Lot - regardless of size and demand. The Authority are also seeking to gain a level of price normalisation across the sector. A maximum of 5 Contractors will be appointed per lot.

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