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title: "Plumbing & Heating Materials"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000832864"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "APUC LIMITED"
published: "2026-05-29"
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# Plumbing & Heating Materials

Buyer: APUC LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000832864

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## Summary

APUC Limited, a central purchasing body based in Stirling, Scotland, is undergoing a procurement process to secure contractors for the provision of plumbing and heating materials. This tender, named "Plumbing & Heating Materials," is primarily aimed at supporting the Scottish Higher and Further Education sectors and other public sectors within Scotland. The procurement process is at the 'Tender' stage, with the procurement method categorised as 'Open procedure.' Key regions for delivery are located in the UKM area, and the industry category falls under 'Education.' The procurement process has a deadline for tender submissions on 29th June 2026 by 12:00 PM, with the award period commencing the same day at 1:00 PM. The procurement’s anticipated value is £5,000,000 and includes both plumbing consumables and heating materials, divided into two lots with a maximum of five contractors to be appointed per lot.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses capable of supplying plumbing and heating materials, with a specific requirement for suppliers who can deliver a substantial portion of listed products. The open procurement process is inviting proposals that not only offer competitive pricing but also emphasize technical quality, thus providing an excellent growth avenue for companies possessing strong supply chain management systems. Businesses dealing with plumbing and heating products, particularly those with a footprint in the educational sector, would find this opportunity particularly suitable. With the chance to be part of a framework agreement for a substantial initial period, extendable by two additional years, and a broad potential client base as outlined by APUC members and affiliates, this tender could significantly bolster business growth for successful bidders.

## 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.. 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.. 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 | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556848 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract 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 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556848

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556848
  Plumbing & Heating Materials - 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.

## 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.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/

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