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title: "Provision of External Print and Associated Services for University of Aberdeen"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0528fc"
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# Provision of External Print and Associated Services for University of Aberdeen

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0528fc

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## Summary

The University of Aberdeen conducted a procurement process for the provision of external print and associated services, focusing on printing and delivery services within the educational sector. Based in Aberdeen, UK, the contracting process followed an open procedure, aiming for a comprehensive range of print services including brochures, flyers, and posters among others. The process was completed with the award dated 31st July 2025, and the specification included both technical quality and price considerations. The contract was awarded to Langstane Press Limited, an SME located in Aberdeen, with a contract value of £360,000.

This opportunity was particularly beneficial for businesses specialising in diverse printing services with capabilities in production management, print finishing, and reprographics. SMEs in the printing industry were notably successful, highlighting the potential for skills matching technical criteria to ensure quality requirements are met. The establishment of electronic ordering and invoicing systems as part of the contract further presents growth opportunities through streamlined business processes. As the procurement method was open, it allowed for a wide range of businesses to partake, cultivating competitive prospects for supplying high-quality printed materials for the University of Aberdeen.

## Notice

The University of Aberdeen are looking for a supplier to deliver a range of print services such as, brochures, flyers, postcards, burst bound books, posters, business stationery, reports, forms and pads. The scope of services that may be required, but not limited to, are listed below: - Production Management - Print Production - Print Finishing Services - Online Services - Proofing - Reprographics Services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Aberdeen are looking for a supplier to deliver a range of print services such as, brochures, flyers, postcards, burst bound books, posters, business stationery, reports, forms and pads. The scope of services that may be required, but not limited to, are listed below: - Production Management - Print Production - Print Finishing Services - Online Services - Proofing - Reprographics Services

Renewal: Option to extend for 10 further periods, each of 12 months subject to satisfactory annual review and mutual agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046169-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £360,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB24 3FX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LANGSTANE PRESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79823000 - Printing and delivery services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2025 at 13:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046169-2025
- 29 May 2025 at 14:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028516-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000800159
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00102
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html?VISITORID=fcad6e8d-f138-4ad4-9225-7a79d842b262&_ncp=1715248066272.37289-1

## Provenance

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