Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Aston University
Aston Triangle
Birmingham
B4 7ET
UK
Contact person: Mr Sajid Ahmed
Telephone: +44 1212044164
E-mail: s.ahmed102@aston.ac.uk
NUTS: UKG31
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.aston.ac.uk
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.aston.ac.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
367 Print Services Framework
Reference number: DN329867
II.1.2) Main CPV code
22000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
Aston University produces a variety of printed material each year, including the University’s 2 key prospectuses, course guides, student handbooks, various brochures, leaflets, posters, folders and magazines as well as an assortment of branded merchandise and banners. The University would like to invite tenders for the provision of an assortment of print and print-related services for a contract duration of 3 years. The objective of this procurement is to engage supplier(s) to deliver the following:
Lot number 1: Business Cards and Letter Heads, 2 General Print, 3 Prospectus and Large Campaigns.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
500 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Business Cards and Letterhead
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
22000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
To comprise a range of stationery including business cards with a finished standard size of 85 x 55 mm and standard A4 portrait size letterheads. Compliment slips may be requested.
Artwork for business stationery will be provided by Aston University.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
/ Weighting: 60 %
Price
/ Weighting:
40 %
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
General Print
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
22000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
To comprise a range of general print including leaflets (singe sided, double sided); Z-fold leaflets; newsletters, posters (A1, A3, A4); roll-up banners, exhibition materials, brochures (ranging from 4, 6, 8, 12 pages up to 40+).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
/ Weighting: 60 %
Price
/ Weighting:
40 %
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Prospectus and High Value Print
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
22000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
To comprise an annual undergraduate prospectus (published January) and some distribution is required to HE fairs, events and distribution centres (DJG). Details will be provided by Aston University.
A postgraduate prospectus may also be included, going forward.
Also included are large volume brochures.
Some items may need specialist finishes to the cover i.e. the prospectus.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
/ Weighting: 60 %
Price
/ Weighting:
40 %
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
A dynamic purchasing system was set up
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2018/S 116-263401
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: 367
Title: Business Cards and Letterhead
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/02/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 31
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
LG Davis
Birmingham
B14 4TS
UK
NUTS: UKG
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: 367
Title: General Print
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
06/03/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 31
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hickling and Squires UK Ltd
Nottingham
NG16 3TN
UK
NUTS: UKF
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: 367
Title: General Print
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
06/03/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 31
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Financial Data Management (FDM)
London
E16 4ES
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: 367
Title: Prospectus and high value print
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/02/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 31
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bahson Colour Print Ltd
Wintersett
WF4 2PY
UK
NUTS: UKE
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: 367
Title: Prospectus and High Value Print
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/02/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 31
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
W&G Baird Ltd
Antrim
BT41 2DU
UK
NUTS: UKN
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Aston University
Birmingham
B4 7ET
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
13/02/2020