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AU24/53 Supply of Fresh Meat

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 May 2025 at 15:41

Tender

28 Jan 2025 at 15:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, facilitated by the University of Aberdeen, sought the supply of fresh meat, with an industry classification under "Various meats" (CPV: 15119000). The procurement location is Aberdeen, with the tender process being completed as of 28th May 2025. The procurement followed an open procedure and was covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). The full tender process involved submitting various documents, and there was an emphasis on technical and price criteria, accounting for 60% and 40% of the evaluation, respectively. The procurement stage has advanced to the award phase, with Gordon McWilliam (Aberdeen) Ltd being announced as the supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms involved in meat supply chains. With a contract value of £134,562, it represents a substantial business opportunity for suppliers with capabilities in meeting the technical specifications and pricing criteria. The presence of a stringent requirement for adherence to terms such as the Real Living Wage and prompt payment of subcontractors also signals an opportunity for companies that can demonstrate ethical and efficient supply chain practices. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Gordon McWilliam (Aberdeen) Ltd have demonstrated competitiveness by securing this contract, highlighting a potential path for similar businesses to engage with public procurement projects in the UK.

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Notice Title

AU24/53 Supply of Fresh Meat

Notice Description

Provision of Fresh Meat

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of contract for Supply of Fresh Meat. 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.

Renewal: Option to extend by 2 x 12 month periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d6ce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028250-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

15110000 - Meat

15119000 - Various meats

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£134,562 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Four years.

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

GORDON MCWILLIAM (ABERDEEN

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