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title: "Provision of Graduation Tubes"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000722497"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS"
published: "2023-03-28"
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# Provision of Graduation Tubes

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000722497

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## Summary

The University of the Highlands and Islands in Inverness, UK, has completed a procurement process for the Provision of Graduation Tubes. The tender was split into two lots: one for UHI Academic Partners and the other for Institutions located in China. The closing date for the tender was 7th March 2023, with a contract signing date of 27th March 2023 for active contracts. This procurement process falls under the "goods" category and used an open procedure method.

This tender opportunity for the Provision of Graduation Tubes by the University of the Highlands and Islands can benefit businesses in the education sector and those specializing in goods supply. Companies dealing with educational products and international logistics are well-suited to compete for this contract. Businesses intending to participate should be prepared to meet the requirements for in-full, on-time delivery and have the capacity to supply goods to various academic partners and institutions in China as per the specified quantities and deadlines.

## Notice

The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) has a requirement for the Provision of Graduation Tubes. It should be noted that this Contract is being tendered by the University of the Highlands and Islands, on behalf of all UHI Academic Partners, as well as Partner Institutions located in China. It should be noted that Sabhal Mor Ostaig do not have a current requirement for Graduation Tubes, but may have a requirement during the lifetime of the Contract. Please note that this procurement exercise is split into two (2) Lots: Lot 1 - UHI Academic Partners Lot 2 - Institutions located in China The Authority intends to appoint a maximum of one (1) Contractor to each Lot. Tenderers can tender for one and/or multiple Lots. Tenderers should indicate which Lot(s) they are tendering for in the Single Procurement Document (SPD). Tender responses will be evaluated on a Lot by Lot basis. The Tenderer can tender for one or multiple lots as long as they have the capacity and capability to meet the specification of requirements.

### Lot Information

Institutions located in China

It should be noted that deliveries are required to be made to the below Institutions in China, by the 01 April of each year (please note that delivery for April 2023 is not required). The Institutions are named below: - Hunan Institute of Engineering - Zhengzhou University of Aeronautics - Henan University of Urban Construction In future years of the Contract, the Contractor is required to ensure in-full, on-time delivery, in respect of the stated quantity required by each Institution, to the locations specified in the tender documentation. Please note that the Quantity Required by each Institution may vary throughout the lifetime of the Contract. However, an estimated quantity is stated below. Sufficient notice will be provided to the Contractor with regard to quantities required in subsequent years of the Contract by each Institution. Additional detail regarding this requirement is contained within the Invitation to Tender document and associated Appendices.

Renewal: The contract will commence for an initial term of twelve (12) months in 2024. The Authority reserves the right to extend the contract for two (2) x twelve (12) month periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continued requirement of the Authority.

UHI Academic Partners

The Contractor is required to ensure in-full, on-time delivery, in respect of the stated quantity required by each Academic Partner, to the locations specified within the tender documentation. Please note that, with regard to the first year of the Contract, delivery is required to be made by 30 June 2023. Please note that the Quantity Required by each Academic Partner will likely vary throughout the lifetime of the Contract. Sufficient notice will be provided to the Contractor with regard to quantities required in subsequent years of the Contract for each Academic Partner. Academic Partners include: - UHI Shetland - Orkney College UHI - UHI North Highland - UHI Outer Hebrides - Highland Theological College - UHI Inverness - UHI Moray - UHI Perth - UHI Argyll - UHI West Highland - Scottish Association for Marine Science - UHI Executive Office It should be noted that Sabhal Mor Ostaig do not have a current requirement for Graduation Tubes, but may have a requirement during the lifetime of the Contract. Additional detail regarding this requirement is contained within the Invitation to Tender document and associated Appendices.

Renewal: The contract will commence for an initial term of twelve (12) months. The Authority reserves the right to extend the contract for three (3) x twelve (12) month periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continued requirement of the Authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR474821 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | February 2024 or February 2025 or February 2026 or February 2027 Please note that the timing for a future contract notice with regard to this requirement cannot be determined at this point in time. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 5SQ |
| 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 | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SCHOOL SMART PRODUCTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 22800000 - Paper or paperboard registers, account books, binders, forms and other articles of printed stationery
- 30192700 - Stationery
- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR474821
- 14 Feb 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB471168

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB471168&idx=21
  20th February 2023 - UHI Strapline Gaelic
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB471168&idx=20
  20th February 2023 - UHI Strapline English
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB471168&idx=19
  17th February 2023 - Diploma Visual
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB471168&idx=18
  17th February 2023 - Appendix F4 - Technical Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB471168&idx=17
  17th February 2023 - Appendix F3 - Technical Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB471168&idx=6
  17th February 2023 - Appendix E2 - Commercial Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB471168&idx=16
  17th February 2023 - Appendix E2 - Commercial Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB471168&idx=5
  17th February 2023 - Appendix E1 - Commercial Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB471168&idx=15
  17th February 2023 - Appendix E1 - Commercial Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB471168&idx=14
  17th February 2023 - Appendix E4 - Commercial Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB471168&idx=13
  17th February 2023 - Appendix E3 - Commercial Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB471168&idx=11
  17th February 2023 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB471168&idx=12
  17th February 2023 - Invitation to Tender V2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB471168&idx=1
  14th February 2023 - Appendix A - Form of Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB471168&idx=2
  14th February 2023 - Appendix B - Freedom of Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB471168&idx=3
  14th February 2023 - Appendix C - Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB471168&idx=4
  14th February 2023 - Appendix D - Supply Chain Code of Conduct
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB471168&idx=7
  14th February 2023 - Appendix F1 - Technical Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB471168&idx=8
  14th February 2023 - Appendix F2 - Technical Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB471168&idx=9
  14th February 2023 - Appendix G - GDPR Vendor Data Processor Assurance Assessment
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB471168&idx=10
  14th February 2023 - Appendix H - Conflict of Interest
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB471168
  Provision of Graduation Tubes - The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) has a requirement for the Provision of Graduation Tubes. It should be noted that this Contract is being tendered by the University of the Highlands and Islands, on behalf of all UHI Academic Partners, as well as Partner Institutions located in China. It should be noted that Sabhal Mor Ostaig do not have a current requirement for Graduation Tubes, but may have a requirement during the lifetime of the Contract. Please note that this procurement exercise is split into two (2) Lots: Lot 1 - UHI Academic Partners Lot 2 - Institutions located in China The Authority intends to appoint a maximum of one (1) Contractor to each Lot. Tenderers can tender for one and/or multiple Lots. Tenderers should indicate which Lot(s) they are tendering for in the Single Procurement Document (SPD). Tender responses will be evaluated on a Lot by Lot basis. The Tenderer can tender for one or multiple lots as long as they have the capacity and capability to meet the specification of requirements.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR474821
  Provision of Graduation Tubes - The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) has a requirement for the Provision of Graduation Tubes. It should be noted that this Contract is being tendered by the University of the Highlands and Islands, on behalf of all UHI Academic Partners, as well as Partner Institutions located in China. It should be noted that Sabhal Mor Ostaig do not have a current requirement for Graduation Tubes, but may have a requirement during the lifetime of the Contract. Please note that this procurement exercise is split into two (2) Lots: Lot 1 - UHI Academic Partners Lot 2 - Institutions located in China The Authority intends to appoint a maximum of one (1) Contractor to each Lot. Tenderers can tender for one and/or multiple Lots. Tenderers should indicate which Lot(s) they are tendering for in the Single Procurement Document (SPD). Tender responses will be evaluated on a Lot by Lot basis. The Tenderer can tender for one or multiple lots as long as they have the capacity and capability to meet the specification of requirements.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.uhi.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000722497

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