Provision of Print Services

Opportunity overview

Abertay University is seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced suppliers to deliver a comprehensive range of Print Services to support the University’s operational, academic, and promotional activities. We are looking for suppliers who can demonstrate a strong track record in providing high-quality, cost-effective, and sustainable print solutions. Suppliers should be able to offer flexible turnaround times, consistent quality assurance, and environmentally responsible practices aligned with the University’s sustainability goals. This is an exciting opportunity to partner with Abertay University and contribute to the delivery of professional and impactful printed materials across a dynamic and innovative academic environment.

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

Belmont Press Limited

Matched by exact name

Contract value: £7.8k
Awarded: Not supplied
Contract signed: 19 Oct 2025
Award ID: 066951-2025-1
Status: active
Location: Northampton, UKM71, NN5 7UZ, United Kingdom

ESP Colour Limited

Matched by exact name

Contract value: £2.1k
Awarded: Not supplied
Contract signed: 19 Oct 2025
Award ID: 066951-2025-2
Status: active
Location: Swindon, UK, SN2 8XU, United Kingdom

Classification

CPV79810000 — Printing services

Lots

Prospectus£60k
Short Print Run£150k

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id: 002-AU-PRO-2526
Status: complete
Has Recurrence: No
Procurement Method: open
Main Procurement Category: services
How to submit: https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/go/9635627801987E4CD6BD ↗
Procurement Method Details: Open procedure

Covered By

GPA

Bid Opening

Date: 8 Sept 2025, 12:00

Legal basis

Id: 32014L0024
Scheme: CELEX

Lot Details

Maximum Lots Bid Per Supplier: 9,999,999

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement: Yes

Framework Agreement

Maximum Participants: 3

Expected award period

Starts: 8 Sept 2025, 12:00

Tender Period

Ends: 5 Sept 2025, 12:00

Contract terms

Has Electronic Payment: Yes
Has Electronic Ordering: Yes
Electronic Invoicing Policy: allowed

Classification

Id: 79810000
Scheme: CPV
Description: Printing services

Submission terms

Languages

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Other Requirements

Requires Staff Names And Qualifications: Yes

Lots and requirements

Entry 1

Id: 1
Title: Prospectus
Status: cancelled
Has Options: No
Has Renewal: Yes
Description: Printing and Storage of the University’s Undergraduate Prospectus

Value

Amount: 60,000
Currency: GBP

Renewal

Description: 24 months extension period

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1

Name: Prospectus
Type: quality
Description: 30

Criterion 2

Name: Design
Type: quality
Description: 5

Criterion 3

Name: Material
Type: quality
Description: 15

Criterion 4

Name: Cover Finish
Type: quality
Description: 5

Criterion 5

Name: Proof
Type: quality
Description: 20

Criterion 6

Name: Production and Distribution
Type: quality
Description: 20

Criterion 7

Name: Storage and Future Delivery
Type: quality
Description: 5

Criterion 8

Type: price
Description: 40

Contract period

Duration In Days: 1,080

Submission terms

Variant Policy: notAllowed

Entry 2

Id: 2
Title: Short Print Run
Status: cancelled
Has Options: No
Has Renewal: Yes
Description: Standard stationery; All general sheet-fed work (four colour process, spot colour and digital) to include booklet, posters, leaflets; and Large Format Colour Printing

Value

Amount: 150,000
Currency: GBP

Renewal

Description: 24 Months extension period

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1

Name: Short Run Print
Type: quality
Description: 20

Criterion 2

Name: Quotes
Type: quality
Description: 15

Criterion 3

Name: Processing and Ordering
Type: quality
Description: 15

Criterion 4

Name: Proofs
Type: quality
Description: 20

Criterion 5

Name: Response Times
Type: quality
Description: 15

Criterion 6

Name: Delivery
Type: quality
Description: 15

Criterion 7

Type: price
Description: 40

Contract period

Duration In Days: 1,080

Submission terms

Variant Policy: notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1

Id: 1
Related Lot: 1

Delivery Location

Description: Abertay University Bell Street Dundee DD1 1HG

Delivery locations

Entry 1

Region: UKM71

Entry 2

Region: UKM71

Additional Classifications

Entry 1

Id: 79810000
Scheme: CPV
Description: Printing services

Item 2

Id: 2
Related Lot: 2

Delivery Location

Description: Abertay University Bell Street Dundee DD1 1HG

Delivery locations

Entry 1

Region: UKM71

Entry 2

Region: UKM71

Additional Classifications

Entry 1

Id: 79810000
Scheme: CPV
Description: Printing services

Published documents

Entry 1

Id: economic
Document Type: economicSelectionCriteria

Entry 2

Id: technical
Document Type: technicalSelectionCriteria

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1

Id: GB-FTS-12374
Name: Abertay University

Roles

buyer

centralPurchasingBody

Address

Region: UK
Locality: Dundee
Postal Code: DD1 1HG
Country Name: United Kingdom
Street Address: Bell Street

Details

Url: http://www.abertay.ac.uk ↗
Buyer Profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00103 ↗

Classifications

Entry 1

Id: BODY_PUBLIC
Scheme: TED_CA_TYPE
Description: Body governed by public law

Entry 2

Id: 09
Scheme: COFOG
Description: Education

Identifier

Legal Name: Abertay University

Contact

Url: https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/go/9635627801987E4CD6BD ↗
Name: Nicci Robertson
Email: procurement@abertay.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 1382308995

Organisation 2

Id: GB-FTS-157145
Name: Dundee Sherriff and Justice of the Peace Courts

Roles

reviewBody

mediationBody

Address

Locality: Dundee
Postal Code: DD1 9AD
Country Name: United Kingdom
Street Address: 6 West Bell Street

Identifier

Legal Name: Dundee Sherriff and Justice of the Peace Courts

Organisation 3

Id: GB-FTS-164387
Name: Belmont Press Limited

Roles

supplier

Address

Region: UKM71
Locality: Northampton
Postal Code: NN5 7UZ
Country Name: United Kingdom
Street Address: Sheaf Close, Lodge Farm Industrial Estate, Sheaf Close, Lodge Farm Industrial Estate

Details

Scale: large

Identifier

Legal Name: Belmont Press Limited

Contact

Email: tenders@belmont.co.uk
Fax Number: +44 1604596540
Telephone: +44 1604596526

Organisation 4

Id: GB-FTS-164388
Name: ESP Colour Limited

Roles

supplier

Address

Region: UK
Locality: Swindon
Postal Code: SN2 8XU
Country Name: United Kingdom
Street Address: Millbuck Close,, Elgin Drive

Details

Scale: large

Identifier

Legal Name: ESP Colour Limited

Contact

Email: joe.billingham@espcolour.co.uk
Telephone: +44 7355282346

Award information

Award 1

Id: 066951-2025-1
Title: Prospectus
Status: active

Suppliers

Supplier 1

Id: GB-FTS-164387
Name: Belmont Press Limited

Related lots

Award 2

Id: 066951-2025-2
Title: Short Print Run
Status: active

Suppliers

Supplier 1

Id: GB-FTS-164388
Name: ESP Colour Limited

Related lots

Contracts and changes

Entry 1

Id: 066951-2025-1
Title: Prospectus
Status: active
Award ID: 066951-2025-1
Date Signed: 20 Oct 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount: 7,782
Currency: GBP

Entry 2

Id: 066951-2025-2
Title: Short Print Run
Status: active
Award ID: 066951-2025-2
Date Signed: 20 Oct 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount: 2,071.9
Currency: GBP

Recorded locations

Buyer location · Dundee · UK · DD1 1HG · United Kingdom
Delivery location · UKM71

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION

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