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title: "Award of CS-UHI-14864 - UHI Print Solution - 2021-2026"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000652627"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS"
published: "2021-06-25"
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# Award of CS-UHI-14864 - UHI Print Solution - 2021-2026

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000652627

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## Summary

The University of the Highlands and Islands is currently in the award stage of a tender process for the "Award of CS-UHI-14864 - UHI Print Solution - 2021-2026". This procurement, classified under the goods category, is aimed at establishing a single contractor for an energy-efficient print solution that enhances user experience across the partnership. The contract, valued at £639,226.53 and awarded to Capital Document Solutions Ltd, commenced on 22 June 2021 and will run until 4 July 2026, with the tender period indicating a start date of 5 July 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in printing solutions, software development for print management, and related technologies. Companies capable of providing innovative and efficient printing solutions, including multi-function devices and mobile printing capabilities, would be particularly competitive. The project's strategic focus on universal service delivery underscores the demand for providers who can meet the diverse needs of users across the partnership.

## Notice

The University of the Highlands and Islands is seeking to enter into an agreement with a single contractor for the Provision of an Energy Efficient Print Solution as specified in the mini-competition document and its' schedules and annexes. The strategic aim of the project is to deliver a universal print service to ensure equivalence of experience for all users across the partnership including MFD streamlining, single print management software, mobile device printing and a single online payment system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN419439 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £639,226 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS |
| Additional buyers | FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND; UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV2 7GB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | ALASDAIR MACKAY (SOLE TRADER; CAPITAL DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS; CARL ZEISS; CASTLEVIEW PLANT; HARVEY NASH; LORIEN RESOURCING; PERTEMPS RECRUITMENT PARTNERSHIP; VENESKY BROWN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 30232100 - Printers and plotters
- 48422000 - Software package suites
- 48824000 - Printer servers

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2021 at 12:01 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN419439

## Notice URLs

- http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://https://www.socialsecurity.gov.scot/
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.uhi.ac.uk

## Provenance

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