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Small vehicles maintenance framework - University of Aberdeen

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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Award

25 Sep 2025 at 09:43

Tender

31 Jan 2025 at 10:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Small vehicles maintenance framework - University of Aberdeen" has been completed, with the award signed on 8th July 2025. The contracting authority, the University of Aberdeen, seeks to establish a framework for maintenance services concerning Agricultural/Horticultural vehicles and tools, focusing on reactive, planned, and statutory maintenance, including 24/7 emergency breakdown cover. The industry category is "Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment," located in Aberdeen, United Kingdom, in region UKM50. The procurement method employed is an open procedure within the services category, initially tendered with a closing deadline on 3rd March 2025.

This tender opens significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in vehicle maintenance services with capabilities to offer swift emergency response. Businesses proficient in managing agricultural and horticultural equipment breakdowns will find this contract appealing due to its scope covering diverse maintenance needs. With a contract valued at £200,000 awarded to GWT PLANT HIRE LTD, small to medium enterprises (SMEs) can compete effectively, as demonstrated by the successful award to a local SME in the region. The agreement, featuring a framework setup, allows for long-term engagement, further extending business reach and fostering robust client relationships with the academic sector.

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Notice Title

Small vehicles maintenance framework - University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

Award of framework contract for Agricultural/Horticultural Vehicle and Small Tools Maintenance for the provision of Reactive, Planned and statutory Maintenance that best meet the needs of the University and its customers. The contract will be in composite: To provide a maintenance service for specialist Agricultural and Horticultural vehicles, tools and equipment. To provide 24/7 emergency breakdown cover within an hour of breakdown. This is particularly critical during the winter period when the Grounds Department are responsible for snow clearing and gritting.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract will be for a service to cover reactive, planned & statutory maintenance and associated services to include, but not limited to: A maintenance service for specialist Agricultural and Horticultural vehicles, tools and equipment. To provide 24/7 emergency breakdown cover within an hour of breakdown. This is particularly critical during the winter period when the Grounds Department are responsible for snow clearing and gritting.

Renewal: It is anticipated that the Framework agreement will be effective from 1st August for an initial period of 2 years with the option to extend for two (2) further periods, each of 12 months subject to satisfactory annual review and mutual agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04da75
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059550-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Up to 4 years following award

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

GWT PLANT HIRE

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