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Planning

23 Jul 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process is spearheaded by APUC Limited, a central purchasing body, acting on behalf of its members within the education sector. This procurement is focused on the provision of "Energy-Efficient Audio-Visual Equipment and Solutions" aimed at delivering energy-efficient equipment and project work within Scotland. Currently in the planning stage, this process is expected to advance with a future notice date on 13th November 2026. The procurement involves creating framework agreements for goods and services, specifically targeting consultancy, system design, installation, commissioning, maintenance, and support for audio-visual systems. The contract is valued at £48 million.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses engaged in supplying advanced, energy-efficient audio-visual solutions to educational institutions. Companies specialising in system design, consultancy, equipment supply, installation, and ongoing maintenance will find this tender particularly advantageous. Additionally, participating in this procurement process can enable businesses to enhance market presence within the public sector in Scotland. With the framework allowing a maximum of two lots awarded per supplier, there is ample opportunity for competitive participation by both large and niche service providers.

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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

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 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Nov 20264 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
APUC LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK8 2DZ
Post Town
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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