--- title: "Energy-Efficient Audio-Visual Equipment and Solutions" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000837939" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000837939" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000837939.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000837939.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "APUC LIMITED" published: "2026-07-23" --- # Energy-Efficient Audio-Visual Equipment and Solutions Buyer: APUC LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000837939 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000837939) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000837939.json) ## Summary The contracting process is spearheaded by APUC Limited, a central purchasing body, acting on behalf of its members within the education sector. This procurement is focused on the provision of "Energy-Efficient Audio-Visual Equipment and Solutions" aimed at delivering energy-efficient equipment and project work within Scotland. Currently in the planning stage, this process is expected to advance with a future notice date on 13th November 2026. The procurement involves creating framework agreements for goods and services, specifically targeting consultancy, system design, installation, commissioning, maintenance, and support for audio-visual systems. The contract is valued at £48 million. This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses engaged in supplying advanced, energy-efficient audio-visual solutions to educational institutions. Companies specialising in system design, consultancy, equipment supply, installation, and ongoing maintenance will find this tender particularly advantageous. Additionally, participating in this procurement process can enable businesses to enhance market presence within the public sector in Scotland. With the framework allowing a maximum of two lots awarded per supplier, there is ample opportunity for competitive participation by both large and niche service providers. ## Notice Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC Limited) acting on behalf of its members intends to issue a tender for the provision of Energy Efficient Audio-Visual Equipment and Solutions. The resulting framework agreement will provide members with access to the supply of energy efficient equipment and a compliant route to market for project work. This will include consultancy, system design, installation, commissioning, maintenance, and support services to ensure the effective delivery and ongoing operation of audio-visual systems. ### Lot Information Energy-Efficient Audio-Visual Equipment APUC acting on behalf will seek to establish a framework agreement for the provision of Energy Efficient Audio-Visual Equipment. Energy-Efficient Audio-Visual Solutions APUC acting on behalf will seek to establish a framework agreement for the provision of Energy Efficient Audio-Visual Solutions. This includes Consultancy, Design, Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Audio Visual Systems ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560733 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 13 Nov 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £48,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | 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 - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 32320000 - Television and audio-visual equipment - 32321200 - Audio-visual equipment - 32321300 - Audio-visual materials - 32351300 - Audio equipment accessories - 50340000 - Repair and maintenance services of audio-visual and optical equipment - 72224000 - Project management consultancy services ## Release History - 23 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560733 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560733 Energy-Efficient Audio-Visual Equipment and Solutions - Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC Limited) acting on behalf of its members intends to issue a tender for the provision of Energy Efficient Audio-Visual Equipment and Solutions. The resulting framework agreement will provide members with access to the supply of energy efficient equipment and a compliant route to market for project work. This will include consultancy, system design, installation, commissioning, maintenance, and support services to ensure the effective delivery and ongoing operation of audio-visual systems. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=837939 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000837939 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000837939. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000837939.json.