LAB1043 AP - 3D Printers, 3D Scanners & Associated Equipment

The authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of 3D Printers, 3D Scanners and associated equipment for the Further and Higher education sector in the UK. The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of Stereolithography printers, accessories, materials, software and support/servicing for the Further and Higher education sector in …

CPV: 38000000 Laboratorieutrustning, optisk utrustning och precisionsutrustning (exkl. glas), 30232110 Lasertryckare, 42961000 Manöver- och styrsystem, 42991200 Tryckpressar, 42664100 Gelatineringsutrustning för plast, 30124500 Skannertillbehör, 38520000 Skannrar, 42962000 Tryckeriutrustning och grafisk utrustning
Sista ansökningsdag:
2 september 2025 14:00
Typ av tidsfrist:
Inlämnande av anbud
Plats för avrättning:
LAB1043 AP - 3D Printers, 3D Scanners & Associated Equipment
Plats för tilldelning:
APUC Limited
Tilldelningsnummer:

1. Buyer

1.1 Buyer

Official name : APUC Limited
Legal type of the buyer : Body governed by public law
Activity of the contracting authority : Education

2. Procedure

2.1 Procedure

Title : LAB1043 AP - 3D Printers, 3D Scanners & Associated Equipment
Description : The authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of 3D Printers, 3D Scanners and associated equipment for the Further and Higher education sector in the UK.
Procedure identifier : 3f73b456-408d-4ca7-a32f-db7d3c175889
Type of procedure : Open
The procedure is accelerated : no

2.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Supplies
Main classification ( cpv ): 38000000 Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Additional classification ( cpv ): 30232110 Laser printers
Additional classification ( cpv ): 38000000 Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Additional classification ( cpv ): 42961000 Command and control system
Additional classification ( cpv ): 42991200 Printing machinery
Additional classification ( cpv ): 42664100 Fusion equipment for plastics
Additional classification ( cpv ): 30124500 Scanner accessories
Additional classification ( cpv ): 38520000 Scanners

2.1.2 Place of performance

Postal address : APUC Ltd Unit 27, Stirling Business Centre Wellgreen
Town : Stirling
Postcode : FK8 2DZ
Country : United Kingdom
Additional information : The main site or place of performance is the United Kingdom

2.1.3 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 40 000 000 Pound sterling

2.1.4 General information

Additional information : Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Suppliers should confirm they will be in a position to complete (at point of award) the following: Appendix A Form of Tender Appendix B Freedom of Information Appendix D APUC Sustain Supply Chain Code of Conduct Appendix H Declaration of Non-involvement in Serious Organised Crime Appendix I Declaration of Non- Involvement in Human Trafficking and Labour Exploitation The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 29752 . For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 The Contracting Authority does not intend to include a sub-contract clause as part of community benefits (as per Section 25 of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014) in this contract for the following reason: Sub-Contracting is not a significant part of the overall anticipated contract spend. Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ Asummary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: The Contractor will work with the Authority to deliver Community Benefits or social value where they are identifiable throughout the term of the Framework Agreement. Examples of Community Benefits or social value are providing training opportunities to staff and students, graduate placements and supply chain development in the local community. (SC Ref:805638)
Legal basis :
Directive 2014/24/EU

2.1.5 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Maximum number of lots for which one tenderer can submit tenders : 5
Terms of contract :
Maximum number of lots for which contracts can be awarded to one tenderer : 5

2.1.6 Grounds for exclusion

Sources of grounds for exclusion : Notice
Purely national exclusion grounds : Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. All exclusion grounds; Refer to Procurement Documents and PCS-T for more information

5. Lot

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0001

Title : Stereolithography Printers
Description : The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of Stereolithography printers, accessories, materials, software and support/servicing for the Further and Higher education sector in the UK.

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Supplies
Main classification ( cpv ): 42962000 Printing and graphics equipment

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country : United Kingdom
Additional information : United Kingdom

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Start date : 10/01/2026
Duration end date : 09/01/2029

5.1.6 General information

This is a recurrent procurement
Description : Estimated timing for further notices to be published: 48 months
Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
The names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to perform the contract must be given : Not required
Procurement Project fully or partially financed with EU Funds.
Information about European Union funds
EU funds programme : Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2021/2027)
Identifier of EU funds : Call-offs by member from the resulting framework agreement may be conducted by participating members institutions using sources of EU funds including, but not limited to, Horizon Europe
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes
Information about previous notices :
Identifier of the previous notice : 012924-2025

5.1.7 Strategic procurement

5.1.10 Award criteria

Criterion :
Type : Quality
Description : 60
Criterion :
Type : Price
Description : 40

5.1.11 Procurement documents

Languages in which the procurement documents are officially available : English
Deadline for requesting additional information : 26/08/2025 14:00 +01:00

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : English
Electronic catalogue : Allowed
Variants : Not allowed
Tenderers may submit more than one tender : Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 02/09/2025 14:00 +01:00
Deadline until which the tender must remain valid : 6 Month
Information about public opening :
Opening date : 02/09/2025 14:30 +01:00
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : No
A non-disclosure agreement is required : no
Electronic invoicing : Allowed
Electronic ordering will be used : yes
Electronic payment will be used : yes

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
Maximum number of participants : 7
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : Stirling Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Information about review deadlines : Details about review deadlines
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures : APUC Limited

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0002

Title : Fused Deposition Modelling Printers
Description : The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of Fused Deposition Modelling Printers, accessories, materials, software and support/servicing for the Further and Higher education sector in the UK.

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Supplies
Main classification ( cpv ): 42962000 Printing and graphics equipment

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country : United Kingdom
Additional information : United Kingdom

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Start date : 10/01/2026
Duration end date : 09/01/2029

5.1.6 General information

This is a recurrent procurement
Description : Estimated timing for further notices to be published: 48 months
Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
The names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to perform the contract must be given : Not required
Procurement Project fully or partially financed with EU Funds.
Information about European Union funds
EU funds programme : Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2021/2027)
Identifier of EU funds : Call-offs by member from the resulting framework agreement may be conducted by participating members institutions using sources of EU funds including, but not limited to, Horizon Europe
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes
Information about previous notices :
Identifier of the previous notice : 012924-2025

5.1.7 Strategic procurement

5.1.10 Award criteria

Criterion :
Type : Quality
Description : 60
Criterion :
Type : Price
Description : 40

5.1.11 Procurement documents

Languages in which the procurement documents are officially available : English
Deadline for requesting additional information : 26/08/2025 14:00 +01:00
Address of the procurement documents : https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : English
Electronic catalogue : Allowed
Variants : Not allowed
Tenderers may submit more than one tender : Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 02/09/2025 14:00 +01:00
Deadline until which the tender must remain valid : 6 Month
Information about public opening :
Opening date : 02/09/2025 14:30 +01:00
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : No
A non-disclosure agreement is required : no
Electronic invoicing : Allowed
Electronic ordering will be used : yes
Electronic payment will be used : yes

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
Maximum number of participants : 7
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : Stirling Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Information about review deadlines : Details about review deadlines
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures : APUC Limited

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0003

Title : High Value Specialist 3D Printers
Description : The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of High Value Specialist 3D Printers, accessories, materials, software and support/servicing for the Further and Higher education sector in the UK.

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Supplies
Main classification ( cpv ): 42962000 Printing and graphics equipment

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country : United Kingdom
Additional information : United Kingdom

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Start date : 10/01/2026
Duration end date : 09/01/2029

5.1.6 General information

This is a recurrent procurement
Description : Estimated timing for further notices to be published: 48 months
Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
The names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to perform the contract must be given : Not required
Procurement Project fully or partially financed with EU Funds.
Information about European Union funds
EU funds programme : Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2021/2027)
Identifier of EU funds : Call-offs by member from the resulting framework agreement may be conducted by participating members institutions using sources of EU funds including, but not limited to, Horizon Europe
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes
Information about previous notices :
Identifier of the previous notice : 012924-2025

5.1.7 Strategic procurement

5.1.10 Award criteria

Criterion :
Type : Quality
Description : 60
Criterion :
Type : Price
Description : 40

5.1.11 Procurement documents

Languages in which the procurement documents are officially available : English
Deadline for requesting additional information : 26/08/2025 14:00 +01:00
Address of the procurement documents : https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : English
Electronic catalogue : Allowed
Variants : Not allowed
Tenderers may submit more than one tender : Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 02/09/2025 14:00 +01:00
Deadline until which the tender must remain valid : 6 Month
Information about public opening :
Opening date : 02/09/2025 14:30 +01:00
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : No
A non-disclosure agreement is required : no
Electronic invoicing : Allowed
Electronic ordering will be used : yes
Electronic payment will be used : yes

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
Maximum number of participants : 7
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : Stirling Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Information about review deadlines : Details about review deadlines
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures : APUC Limited

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0004

Title : Electron Beam Melting Printers
Description : The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of Electron Beam Melting Printers, accessories, materials, software and support/servicing for the Further and Higher education sector in the UK.

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Supplies
Main classification ( cpv ): 42962000 Printing and graphics equipment

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country : United Kingdom
Additional information : United Kingdom

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Start date : 10/01/2026
Duration end date : 09/01/2029

5.1.6 General information

This is a recurrent procurement
Description : Estimated timing for further notices to be published: 48 months
Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
The names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to perform the contract must be given : Not required
Procurement Project fully or partially financed with EU Funds.
Information about European Union funds
EU funds programme : Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2021/2027)
Identifier of EU funds : Call-offs by member from the resulting framework agreement may be conducted by participating members institutions using sources of EU funds including, but not limited to, Horizon Europe
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes
Information about previous notices :
Identifier of the previous notice : 012924-2025

5.1.7 Strategic procurement

5.1.10 Award criteria

Criterion :
Type : Quality
Description : 60
Criterion :
Type : Price
Description : 40

5.1.11 Procurement documents

Languages in which the procurement documents are officially available : English
Deadline for requesting additional information : 26/08/2025 14:00 +01:00
Address of the procurement documents : https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : English
Electronic catalogue : Allowed
Variants : Not allowed
Tenderers may submit more than one tender : Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 02/09/2025 14:00 +01:00
Deadline until which the tender must remain valid : 6 Month
Information about public opening :
Opening date : 02/09/2025 14:30 +01:00
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : No
A non-disclosure agreement is required : no
Electronic invoicing : Allowed
Electronic ordering will be used : yes
Electronic payment will be used : yes

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
Maximum number of participants : 7
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : Stirling Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Information about review deadlines : Details about review deadlines
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures : APUC Limited

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0005

Title : 3D Scanners
Description : The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of 3D Scanners, accessories, materials, software and support/servicing for the Further and Higher education sector in the UK.

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Supplies
Main classification ( cpv ): 38520000 Scanners

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country : United Kingdom
Additional information : United Kingdom

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Start date : 10/01/2026
Duration end date : 09/01/2029

5.1.6 General information

This is a recurrent procurement
Description : Estimated timing for further notices to be published: 48 months
Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
The names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to perform the contract must be given : Not required
Procurement Project fully or partially financed with EU Funds.
Information about European Union funds
EU funds programme : Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2021/2027)
Identifier of EU funds : Call-offs by member from the resulting framework agreement may be conducted by participating members institutions using sources of EU funds including, but not limited to, Horizon Europe
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes
Information about previous notices :
Identifier of the previous notice : 012924-2025

5.1.7 Strategic procurement

5.1.10 Award criteria

Criterion :
Type : Quality
Description : 60
Criterion :
Type : Price
Description : 40

5.1.11 Procurement documents

Languages in which the procurement documents are officially available : English
Deadline for requesting additional information : 26/08/2025 14:00 +01:00
Address of the procurement documents : https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : English
Electronic catalogue : Allowed
Variants : Not allowed
Tenderers may submit more than one tender : Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 02/09/2025 14:00 +01:00
Deadline until which the tender must remain valid : 6 Month
Information about public opening :
Opening date : 02/09/2025 14:30 +01:00
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : No
A non-disclosure agreement is required : no
Electronic invoicing : Allowed
Electronic ordering will be used : yes
Electronic payment will be used : yes

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
Maximum number of participants : 7
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : Stirling Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Information about review deadlines : Details about review deadlines
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures : APUC Limited

8. Organisations

8.1 ORG-0001

Official name : APUC Limited
Registration number : SC314764
Postal address : APUC Limited Unit 27, Stirling Business Centre Wellgreen
Town : Stirling
Postcode : FK8 1NH
Country : United Kingdom
Contact point : APUC Limited
Telephone : 0131 442 8930
Internet address : https://apuc-scot.ac.uk/
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer
Procurement service provider
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures

8.1 ORG-0002

Official name : Stirling Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Registration number : Stirling Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Department : Review Body
Postal address : Stirling Sheriff Court House Viewfield Place
Town : Stirling
Postcode : FK8 1NH
Country : United Kingdom
Contact point : Stirling Sheriff Court House
Telephone : 01786462191
Roles of this organisation :
Procurement service provider
Review organisation

8.1 ORG-0000

Official name : Publications Office of the European Union
Registration number : PUBL
Town : Luxembourg
Postcode : 2417
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Luxembourg ( LU000 )
Country : Luxembourg
Telephone : +352 29291
Internet address : https://op.europa.eu
Roles of this organisation :
TED eSender

Notice information

Notice identifier/version : ab602ead-d941-42ac-b07b-a1e437a38d97 - 01
Form type : Competition
Notice type : Contract or concession notice – standard regime
Notice dispatch date : 30/07/2025 11:40 +00:00
Languages in which this notice is officially available : English
Notice publication number : 00501142-2025
OJ S issue number : 145/2025
Publication date : 31/07/2025