--- title: "Plumbing & Heating Materials" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a894" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06a894" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a894.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a894.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "APUC LIMITED" published: "2026-05-29" --- # Plumbing & Heating Materials Buyer: APUC LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a894 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06a894) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a894.json) ## Summary The current procurement process involves APUC Limited seeking contractors for a framework agreement titled "Plumbing & Heating Materials." This tender is specifically for the Scottish Higher and Further Education sectors and other Scottish public sector bodies, requiring coverage for various institutions across Scotland. The procurement falls under the goods category with a focus on plumbing materials. The framework agreement, identified by tender ID "EFM1070 AP," is conducted through an open procedure with a tender deadline set for 29th June 2026 at 12:00 PM BST. The suppliers can bid for a maximum of 5 contractors per lot, with the provision to extend the contract for an additional 24 months subject to performance. The expected value of the contract is £5,000,000 GBP. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in plumbing and heating materials to expand their footprint in the public sector. Companies that can provide a substantial portion of the listed products and meet sustainability and ethical standards outlined in the tender are well-suited to compete. With the chance to become one of the five contractors per lot, businesses skilled in pricing and supply chain management could greatly benefit from this contract. Additionally, the community benefits aspect of the agreement encourages organisations to engage locally, potentially enhancing business visibility and community relations. This procurement process offers growth potential through sustained partnerships with education and public sector bodies in Scotland. ## Notice The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of Plumbing & Heating Materials for all 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 also seeking to gain a level of price normalisation across the sector. A maximum of 5 Contractors will be appointed per lot. ### Lot Information Lot 2 - Heating Products The scope of this agreement is the supply of a range of Heating Materials and associated products. Contractors must be able to price and supply a minimum of 74.31% (136 out of 183 items) of the products listed in the Core Product List for Lot 2. Additional information: 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 1 - Plumbing Consumables The scope of this agreement is the supply of a range of Plumbing Consumables and associated products and materials. Contractors must be able to price and supply a minimum of 74.46% (242 out of 325 items) of the products listed in the Core Product List for Lot 1. Additional information: 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050719-2026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 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. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | APUC LIMITED | | Locality | STIRLING | | Post town | Falkirk and Stirling | | Postcode | FK8 2DZ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling | | Local authority | Stirling | | Electoral ward | Stirling East | | Westminster constituency | Stirling and Strathallan | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 42 - Industrial machinery - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) ### Codes - 39715000 - Water heaters and heating for buildings; plumbing equipment - 39715200 - Heating equipment - 39715300 - Plumbing equipment - 42130000 - Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances - 42131400 - Sanitary taps, cocks - 44115200 - Plumbing and heating materials - 44115210 - Plumbing materials - 44115220 - Heating materials - 44160000 - Pipeline, piping, pipes, casing, tubing and related items - 44163121 - Heating pipes - 44167300 - Bends, tees and pipe fittings - 44411000 - Sanitary ware - 44411100 - Taps - 44411300 - Washbasins - 44411700 - Lavatory seats, covers, bowls and cisterns - 44620000 - Central-heating radiators and boilers and parts ## Release History - 29 May 2026 at 10:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050719-2026 ## Notice URLs - http://ucsp.ac.uk/ - http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832864 - https://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/!#/members - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10402 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/courts-and-tribunals/courts-tribunals-and-office-locations/find-us/stirling-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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