Floor Coverings
A Tender Notice
by APUC LIMITED
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Type
- Framework (Supply)
- Duration
- 2 year
- Value
- 8M
- Sector
- CONSTRUCTION
- Published
- 13 Jul 2026
- Delivery
- To 11 Aug 2028 (est.)
- Deadline
- 12 Aug 2026 12:00
Related Terms
Location
Stirling
2 buyers
- Apuc Stirling
Description
The Authority are seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of the supply, delivery, fitting, repair and refurbishment of Floor Coverings to the Scottish Higher (HE) and Further (FE) Education sector and some other public sector bodies in Scotland. This includes all full members, associate members and their associated and affiliated bodies of APUC Ltd, as detailed at: https://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/!#/members More details can be found within Appendix E - List of Institutions. The Authority are seeking to obtain, through this tendering process, price normalisation for all Institutions within a Lot - regardless of size and demand. The Authority are also seeking to gain a level of price normalisation across the sector. A maximum of 5 Contractors will be appointed per lot.
Lot Division
| 1 | Supply of Flooring Products: Carpet Tiles: National Coverage (All Scotland) The scope of this lot is the supply and delivery of a range of Carpet/Carpet Tiles Floorcoverings Products. Contractors should be able to supply at least 75% of the items detailed in the Core Product List to a minimum of 63.53% of institutions and their corresponding sites (see Appendix E - List of Institutions). |
| 2 | Supply of Flooring Products: Resilient Flooring: National Coverage (all Scotland) The scope of this lot is the supply and delivery of Resilient Floorcoverings Products. Contractors should be able to supply at least 75% of the items detailed in the Core Product List to a minimum of 63.53% of institutions and their corresponding sites (see Appendix E - List of Institutions). |
| 3 | Lot 3A One Stop Shop: Supply of Flooring Products and Fitting, Repair and Refurbishment Services (North Highlands & Islands) The scope of Lot 3A is a One-Stop-Shop for the supply of Carpet/Carpet Tiles and Resilient Flooring Products, and the delivery of Fitting, Repair and Refurbishment services of Floor Coverings to North Highlands & Islands. Contractors should be able to supply at least 75% of the items detailed in the Core Product Lists and provide services to a minimum of 55.55% of institutions and their corresponding sites (see Appendix E - List of Institutions). |
| 4 | Lot 3B One Stop Shop: Supply of Flooring Products and Fitting, Repair and Refurbishment Services (Aberdeen & Grampians) The scope of Lot 3B is a One-Stop-Shop for the supply of Carpet/Carpet Tiles and Resilient Flooring Products, and the delivery of Fitting, Repair and Refurbishment services of Floor Coverings for Aberdeen & Grampians. Contractors should be able to supply at least 75% of the items detailed in the Core Product Lists and provide services to a minimum of 60% of institutions and their corresponding sites (see Appendix E - List of Institutions). |
| 5 | Lot 3C One Stop Shop: Supply of Flooring Products and Fitting, Repair and Refurbishment Services (Fife, Tayside and Central Scotland) The scope of Lot 3C is a One-Stop-Shop for the supply of Carpet/Carpet Tiles and Resilient Flooring Products, and the delivery of Fitting, Repair and Refurbishment services of Floor Coverings for Fife, Tayside and Central Scotland. Contractors should be able to supply at least 75% of the items detailed in the Core Product Lists and provide services to a minimum of 61.11% of institutions and their corresponding sites (see Appendix E - List of Institutions). |
| 6 | Lot 3D One Stop Shop: Supply of Flooring Products and Fitting, Repair and Refurbishment Services (South East of Scotland (Edinburgh, Lothian and Borders)) The scope of Lot 3D is a One-Stop-Shop for the supply of Carpet/Carpet Tiles and Resilient Flooring Products, and the delivery of Fitting, Repair and Refurbishment services of Floor Coverings for South East of Scotland (Edinburgh, Lothian and Borders). Contractors should be able to supply at least 75% of the items detailed in the Core Product Lists and provide services to a minimum of 64.29% of institutions and their corresponding sites (see Appendix E - List of Institutions). |
| 7 | Lot 3E One Stop Shop: Supply of Flooring Products and Fitting, Repair and Refurbishment Services (South West of Scotland (Greater Glasgow, Argyll, Renfrewshire & Ayrshire)) The scope of Lot 3E is a One-Stop-Shop for the supply of Carpet/Carpet Tiles and Resilient Flooring Products, and the delivery of Fitting, Repair and Refurbishment services of Floor Coverings for Greater Glasgow, Argyll, Renfrewshire & Ayrshire). Contractors should be able to supply at least 75% of the items detailed in the Core Product Lists and provide services to a minimum of 64.71% of institutions and their corresponding sites (see Appendix E - List of Institutions). |
Renewal Options
The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements.
Award Criteria
| Technical | 50.0 |
| PRICE | 50.0 |
CPV Codes
- 44112200 - Floor coverings
- 39531310 - Carpet tiles
- 39531000 - Carpets
- 39530000 - Carpets, mats and rugs
- 44112210 - Solid flooring
- 44112230 - Linoleum
- 45431100 - Floor-tiling work
- 45432100 - Floor laying and covering work
- 45432110 - Floor-laying work
- 45432130 - Floor-covering work
- 45453100 - Refurbishment work
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
Indicators
- Bids should cover one or more lots.
- Bids should cover the whole contract.
- This is a recurring contract.
- Renewals are available.
- Financial restrictions apply.
- Performance considerations apply.
- Professional qualifications are sought.
- Award on basis of price.
Other Information
Form of Tender Tenderers must sign Appendix A prior to award to confirm that their Tender Response is a complete, true and accurate submission. Freedom of Information Please confirm that you will be in a position to complete, prior to award, Appendix B(if applicable) in the Technical Questionnaire. This information should only be submitted if applicable at point of award. It is for information only and will not be scored. Sustain Supply Chain Code of Conduct The Authority has developed Appendix D which sets out its expected standards for its supply chain in social, ethical and environmental compliance. Tenderers must complete the Sustain Supply Chain Code of Conduct prior to award to assist in achieving its objectives. List Of Institutions Tenderers must complete and return Appendix E to confirm their ability to service the required coverage levels. Prompt Payment Tenderers must confirm that payment of subcontractors at all stages of the supply chain will be made within a maximum of 30 days and that this will be managed. It is for information only and will not be scored but is a requirement of this tender and will be included in the contractual terms. Serious Organised Crime Please complete Appendix G in the Technical Questionnaire. Tenderers must complete the Declaration of Non-Involvement in Serious Organised Crime. It is for information only and will not be scored but is a requirement of this tender and will be included in the assessment of tender responses and contractual terms. Human Trafficking & Labour Exploitation Please complete Appendix H in the Technical Questionnaire. Tenderers must complete the Declaration of Non-Involvement in Human Trafficking & labour Exploitation. It is for information only and will not be scored but is a requirement of this tender and will be included in the assessment of tender responses and in contractual terms. SCM RP Supply Chain Evaluation Tool:Section 1 SCM RP Section 1 is the Authority's designated tool for contracted suppliers to keep up-to-date essential information on their company,which allows the Authority to get an insight into their company’s general standing, commitment to preventing modern slavery and addressing climate change, as well as their pledge to fair and decent working practices for their staff. Tenderers must confirm that they will commit to completing SCM RP Section 1 on award. It is for information only and will not be scored but is a requirement of this tender and will be included in the contractual terms. Living Wage Status Please provide details on your position on the Real Living Wage. This information should be submitted in the Technical envelope in PSC-T. It is for information only and will not be scored. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 32144. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-pr... A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: Community benefits such as apprenticeships, training opportunities, work experience, charity contributions, support for community projects, etc will be required as part of the successful appointment to the Framework Agreement. (SC Ref:834662)
Reference
- FTS 065649-2026