--- title: "Award of Printing Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000824982" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000824982" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000824982.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000824982.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY" published: "2026-05-06" --- # Award of Printing Services Buyer: ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000824982 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000824982) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000824982.json) ## Summary Robert Gordon University has completed the award stage of a public procurement process titled "Award of Printing Services". Located in Aberdeen, the university sought proposals from printing service providers for the supply of high-quality printing services under the framework SP-22-06 Lot 1. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on printing and related services, and is intended to establish reliable partnerships for delivering high-quality print materials. Fife Council and CodeBase Ltd were involved in this process, and Harlow Printing Limited T/A Harlow Solutions has been awarded the contract. The announcement date was 6th May 2026 with an awarded value of £84,000. This tender presents a robust opportunity for businesses specialising in printing services to engage with an academic institution looking to ensure high-quality outputs, timeliness, and strategic partnerships. Businesses equipped with graphic and digital printing capabilities and an understanding of branding requirements are well-suited to compete in such tenders. The demand for a variety of print materials, such as university prospectuses and general printing services, indicates potential for sustained collaboration and business growth within the educational sector. Building such partnerships could enable businesses to expand their portfolio and reputation in the goods procurement category. ## Notice RGU invites all printing service providers from the framework SP-22-06 Lot 1 to submit proposals for the supply of printing services . This tender aims to establish a reliable partnership with printing suppliers capable of delivering high-quality materials in a timely and cost-effective manner. The tender is divided into the following sections:* Section 1: Prospectuses - Production of university prospectuses, which include detailed programme information, images and branding elements, requiring high-quality print standards, colour fidelity and consistent formatting.* Section 2: General Printing - Provision of general printing services, including brochures, examination papers, flyers, forms and other ad hoc materials, requiring flexibility, quick turnaround and adherence to university branding guidelines. Including a 'shop front' or other online method for departmental ordering ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555256 | | 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 | 6 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 6 May 2026 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £84,000 | | 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 | ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY | | Additional buyers | ANGUS COUNCIL; DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL; FIFE COUNCIL; NEW COLLEGE LANARKSHIRE; NHS FIFE; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND; SCOTRAIL TRAINS LIMITED; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT- SASA | | Locality | DUMFRIES | | Post town | Dumfries and Galloway | | Postcode | DG2 8PN | | 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 | Airyhall/Broomhill/Garthdee | | Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 17 | | Supplier names | A-MAC ENVIRONMENTAL; ADVANCED GROUP SERVICES GLACIER ENERGY; CCL (NORTH; CODEBASE; CROWNSHY; DAVID HARDIE ENGINEERING; E A ELLISONS; HARLOW PRINTING LIMITED T/A HARLOW SOLUTIONS; OLLECO; PRO PRINT SOLUTIONS; QUO IMUS LIMITED (TRADING AS QI CONSULTING; REID HYDRAULIC SERVICES; S&P GLOBAL MARKET INTELLIGENCE; SIBCAS; UK DIVING SERVICES; VALUTA; VENESKY BROWN | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 42962000 - Printing and graphics equipment - 79800000 - Printing and related services - 79810000 - Printing services - 79811000 - Digital printing services - 79820000 - Services related to printing - 79823000 - Printing and delivery services ## Release History - 6 May 2026 at 10:35 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555256 ## Notice URLs - http://www.angus.gov.uk/ - http://www.dumgal.gov.uk - http://www.fife.gov.uk - http://www.nclanarkshire.ac.uk - http://www.nhsfife.org - http://www.pkc.gov.uk/article/15478/Tenders-and-contracts - http://www.rgu.ac.uk - http://www.ros.gov.uk - http://www.scotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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