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AU2372 Provision of Inter-Campus Transport - University of Aberdeen

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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Award

17 Jan 2025 at 16:27

TenderUpdate

25 Oct 2024 at 09:40

Tender

26 Sep 2024 at 09:14

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of inter-campus transport services, titled "AU2372 Provision of Inter-Campus Transport - University of Aberdeen." This contract falls under the services category, with a specific focus on the "Hire of buses and coaches with driver" (CPV code 60172000). The contract is valued at £587,000 and is set to be fulfilled by First Bus Scotland, facilitating transportation between the Old Aberdeen, Foresterhill, and Hillhead campuses. Key dates include the initial tender announcement on 26th September 2024 and the contract award on 17th January 2025. The procurement process followed an open procedure, ensuring transparency and broad competition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those specialising in bus and coach hire with driver services. SMEs such as First Bus Scotland, the awarded supplier, have a prime example of the potential to secure substantial contracts through competitive and quality-focused procurement processes. Companies with robust service delivery capabilities and competitive pricing structures would be well-suited to participate in similar future tenders, potentially benefiting from long-term contracts and enhancing their market presence in the public sector.

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Notice Title

AU2372 Provision of Inter-Campus Transport - University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

Award of contract for a contractor to operate an inter-campus transport service between the Old Aberdeen, Foresterhill, and Hillhead campuses at the University of Aberdeen.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of contract for a contractor to operate an inter-campus transport service between the Old Aberdeen, Foresterhill, and Hillhead campuses at the University of Aberdeen.

Renewal: We anticipate the contract to be for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for 2 further periods, each of 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a307
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001774-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£587,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
e-sourcing@abdn.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 3FX
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIRST BUS SCOTLAND

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