Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
APUC Limited
Unit 27, Stirling Business Centre, Wellgreen
Stirling
FK8 2DZ
UK
Contact person: Lorona Watts
Telephone: +44 1314428950
E-mail: lwatts@apuc-scot.ac.uk
NUTS: UKM77
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10402
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
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
Energy-Efficient Audio-Visual Equipment and Solutions
Reference number: AVI1019 AP
II.1.2) Main CPV code
32321200
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
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.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
48 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 2
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Energy-Efficient Audio-Visual Equipment
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
32321200
32321300
32351300
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Scotland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
APUC acting on behalf will seek to establish a framework agreement for the provision of Energy Efficient Audio-Visual Equipment.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Energy-Efficient Audio-Visual Solutions
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
32321200
32321300
32351300
50340000
72224000
32320000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Scotland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
13/11/2026
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
The Contracting Authority intends to hold Supplier Engagement Sessions to provide potential bidders with an opportunity to present and discuss the services they offer in support of the delivery of the following requirement:
Consultancy, Design, Supply, Installation and Maintenance Services.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=837939.
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VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
23/07/2026