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Access and scaffolding framework - University of Aberdeen

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Sep 2025 at 15:28

Tender

31 Jan 2025 at 11:20

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Access and scaffolding framework" contract, focused on repair and maintenance services. The contract, under an open procedure, encompasses reactive, planned, and statutory maintenance, including rope access and scaffolding across the university campus. The framework will cover services such as maintenance of roofs, gutters, and buildings. Located in Aberdeen (UKM50), the procurement falls under the services category with the legal basis of CELEX 32014L0024. The procurement concluded with the awarding of contracts on 19th September 2025. The framework agreement is initially set for two years, starting 1st August, with possible extensions based on annual reviews.

This framework creates diverse business opportunities for suppliers specialising in scaffolding, maintenance, and related services. With a total contract value of £100,000, SMEs like AAA Scaffolding UK Limited and Euro Energy Services Limited, both based in Aberdeen, have already benefitted from this contract. The focus on quality (60%) and price (40%) in the award criteria highlights the potential for businesses offering competitive and high-quality services. The procurement method employed underscores transparency and open competition, conducive for companies interested in substantial frameworks and collaboration with educational institutions. Businesses with expertise in safety compliance documentation and scaffolding solutions will find this framework particularly advantageous.

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Notice Title

Access and scaffolding framework - University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

Awarded contract for service to cover reactive, planned & statutory maintenance and associated services to include, but not limited to: Rope access. All rope access works around campus to ensure maintenance of roofs, gutters, and outlets to ensure the university complete all requirements to be in line with our Planned maintenance programme. Supply of all Health & safety Paperwork RAMS Pertaining to all activities/works being carried out on campus. Scaffold. To supply and erect both fixed and tower scaffold around campus to allow access to buildings to complete both planned and reactive maintenance programmes. To supply quotations for Refurbishment priced works. To supply quotations for Upgrade priced works.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Awarded contract for service to cover reactive, planned & statutory maintenance and associated services to include, but not limited to: Rope access. All rope access works around campus to ensure maintenance of roofs, gutters, and outlets to ensure the university complete all requirements to be in line with our Planned maintenance programme. Supply of all Health & safety Paperwork RAMS Pertaining to all activities/works being carried out on campus. Scaffold. To supply and erect both fixed and tower scaffold around campus to allow access to buildings to complete both planned and reactive maintenance programmes. To supply quotations for Refurbishment priced works. To supply quotations for Upgrade priced works.

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-04da77
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058242-2025
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

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
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.

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
2
Supplier Names

AAA SCAFFOLDING

EURO ENERGY SERVICES

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