Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Abertay University
Bell Street
Dundee
DD1 1HG
UK
Contact person: Nicci Robertson
Telephone: +44 1382308995
E-mail: procurement@abertay.ac.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.abertay.ac.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00103
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
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
Provision of Print Services
Reference number: 002-AU-PRO-2526
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79810000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
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.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
7 782.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Prospectus
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79810000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM71
Main site or place of performance:
Abertay University
Bell Street
Dundee
DD1 1HG
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Printing and Storage of the University’s Undergraduate Prospectus
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Prospectus
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Design
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Material
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Cover Finish
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Proof
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Production and Distribution
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Storage and Future Delivery
/ Weighting: 5
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
Short Print Run
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79810000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM71
Main site or place of performance:
Abertay University
Bell Street
Dundee
DD1 1HG
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Standard stationery; All general sheet-fed work (four colour process, spot colour and digital) to include booklet, posters, leaflets; and Large Format Colour Printing
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Short Run Print
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Quotes
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Processing and Ordering
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Proofs
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Response Times
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Delivery
/ Weighting: 15
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
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2025/S 000-046394
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Prospectus
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/10/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Belmont Press Limited
Sheaf Close, Lodge Farm Industrial Estate, Sheaf Close, Lodge Farm Industrial Estate
Northampton
NN5 7UZ
UK
Telephone: +44 1604596526
E-mail: tenders@belmont.co.uk
Fax: +44 1604596540
NUTS: UKM71
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 7 782.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Short Print Run
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/10/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ESP Colour Limited
Millbuck Close,, Elgin Drive
Swindon
SN2 8XU
UK
Telephone: +44 7355282346
E-mail: joe.billingham@espcolour.co.uk
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 071.90
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
(SC Ref:813576)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Dundee Sherriff and Justice of the Peace Courts
6 West Bell Street
Dundee
DD1 9AD
UK
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Dundee Sherriff and Justice of the Peace Courts
6 West Bell Street
Dundee
DD1 9AD
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
21/10/2025