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Energy-Efficient Audio-Visual Equipment and Solutions

APUC Limited

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23 Jul 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

APUC Limited, acting for its university and college members, plans to procure energy-efficient audio-visual equipment and related solutions across Scotland. The requirement covers audio-visual goods and the services needed to deliver and operate systems effectively, including consultancy, system design, supply, installation, commissioning, maintenance and ongoing support. The planned framework is divided between equipment and wider solutions. The equipment lot concerns energy-efficient audio-visual equipment, while the solutions lot covers consultancy, design, supply, installation and maintenance of audio-visual systems. This is primarily a goods procurement, with substantial associated technical and support services. The main classification is CPV 32321200 for audio-visual equipment, alongside related equipment, maintenance and technical consultancy classifications.

This is an early planning-stage procurement: APUC has announced an intention to issue a tender, but it is not yet an invitation to tender. The buyer expects the next notice to be published on 13 November 2026. It plans to establish a framework agreement giving participating universities and colleges a compliant route to market for project work. The estimated total value is £48,000,000 GBP. There are two planned lots: energy-efficient audio-visual equipment, and energy-efficient audio-visual solutions. Suppliers may be awarded both lots. APUC intends to hold supplier engagement sessions so potential bidders can present and discuss their services before the tender is issued. The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement.

The requirement should suit audio-visual equipment manufacturers, distributors, integrators and specialist service providers able to support education-sector projects across Scotland. Relevant businesses are likely to need a broad delivery capability spanning consultancy, system design, equipment supply, installation, commissioning, maintenance and technical support. Firms offering energy-efficient audio-visual technologies and whole-system solutions will be well placed, particularly where they can demonstrate reliable operation over the full equipment lifecycle. The two-lot structure may allow businesses focused on equipment to participate separately from those providing design and delivery services, while integrated suppliers may be able to compete for both. Supplier engagement is an opportunity for capable providers to explain their offer and help shape their preparation before the tender reaches the market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Energy-Efficient Audio-Visual Equipment and Solutions

Notice Description

Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC Limited) acting on behalf of its members intends to issue a tender for the provision of Energy Efficient Audio-Visual Equipment and Solutions. The resulting framework agreement will provide members with access to the supply of energy efficient equipment and a compliant route to market for project work. This will include consultancy, system design, installation, commissioning, maintenance, and support services to ensure the effective delivery and ongoing operation of audio-visual systems.

Lot Information

Energy-Efficient Audio-Visual Equipment

APUC acting on behalf will seek to establish a framework agreement for the provision of Energy Efficient Audio-Visual Equipment.

Energy-Efficient Audio-Visual Solutions

APUC acting on behalf will seek to establish a framework agreement for the provision of Energy Efficient Audio-Visual Solutions. This includes Consultancy, Design, Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Audio Visual Systems

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000837939
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560733
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

50 - Repair and maintenance services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

32320000 - Television and audio-visual equipment

32321200 - Audio-visual equipment

32321300 - Audio-visual materials

32351300 - Audio equipment accessories

50340000 - Repair and maintenance services of audio-visual and optical equipment

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Nov 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
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=JUL560733
    Energy-Efficient Audio-Visual Equipment and Solutions - Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC Limited) acting on behalf of its members intends to issue a tender for the provision of Energy Efficient Audio-Visual Equipment and Solutions. The resulting framework agreement will provide members with access to the supply of energy efficient equipment and a compliant route to market for project work. This will include consultancy, system design, installation, commissioning, maintenance, and support services to ensure the effective delivery and ongoing operation of audio-visual systems.

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