This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Feb 2025 at 16:32

Tender

02 Oct 2024 at 15:59

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen has awarded a contract under the 'Main contractor framework - University of Aberdeen', with a focus on construction work for university buildings. This procurement process involved the Estates Capital Minor Works Contractor Services Framework, ranging from GBP 20000 to GBP 2000000. The open procedure led to a framework agreement involving Ogilvie Construction, Graham Construction, and CBES Ltd. The contract, valued at GBP 20000000, was signed on 26th February 2025 and covers the region of Aberdeen (UKM50) in the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, and the process followed the regulations stipulated by CELEX under the legal basis of directive 32014L0024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the construction industry, especially those specialising in building construction work. The awarded framework will be notable for companies looking to establish or enhance their presence within the public sector and educational infrastructure. With an emphasis on both technical expertise (60%) and competitive pricing (40%), businesses with a robust portfolio in similar projects will be well-suited to compete. Additionally, the opportunity for sub-contracting included in the procurement process can provide an avenue for growth and partnership for smaller companies within the construction sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Main contractor framework - University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

Award of contract for the Estates Capital Minor Works (GBP20000 - GBP2000000) Contractor Services Framework for the supply of main contractor services to the University of Aberdeen.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of contract for the Estates Capital Minor Works (GBP20000 - GBP2000000) Contractor Services Framework for the supply of main contractor services to the University of Aberdeen.

Renewal: The framework will be for an initial period of 3 years, commencing on the 1st of January 2025 with the option to extend for a further single period of 1 year, subject to satisfactory annual review and mutual agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a51c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007569-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

45214400 - Construction work for university buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 3FX
Postcode Area
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
3
Supplier Names

CBES Ltd

Graham Construction

Ogilvie construction

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