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Floorcovering maintenance framework - University of Aberdeen

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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Award

19 Sep 2025 at 15:31

Tender

31 Jan 2025 at 12:18

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen has recently awarded a contract for a floorcovering maintenance framework, focusing primarily on repair and maintenance services, categorized under CPV code 50000000. The procurement was completed using an open procedure, resulting in a framework agreement that became effective on 1st August 2025. The services cover reactive, planned, and statutory maintenance, including floor screeding, resin floor installation, and carpet and vinyl laying throughout the university campus in Aberdeen, located in region UKM50. Notably, the contract awards were active as of July 2025, with General & Technical Flooring Services and Veitchi Flooring selected as the suppliers.

This tender provides significant business development opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in flooring solutions and associated maintenance services. Given the demand for a broad range of maintenance activities, businesses that can offer high-quality service and competitively priced solutions will find this framework advantageous. The University of Aberdeen’s open procurement approach, combined with a structured framework agreement supporting long-term cooperation, creates a compelling opportunity for businesses aiming to establish or expand their presence in the educational maintenance sector. The procurement criteria balanced quality (60%) with price (40%), indicating a strong emphasis on technical expertise and value.

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Notice Title

Floorcovering maintenance 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: General Maintenance of all floorcoverings on campus. Replacement of floorcoverings around campus. Removal of existing floorcoverings. Screeding floors. Install resin floors Terrazzo floor repairs Laying of new carpets, carpet tiles, and vinyl. Supply and install external nosing's and landings nonslip products. Supply and install external mattings. Refurbishment priced works.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Awarded contract will be for service to cover reactive, planned & statutory maintenance and associated services to include, but not limited to: General Maintenance of all floorcoverings on campus. Replacement of floorcoverings around campus. Removal of existing floorcoverings. Screeding floors. Install resin floors Terrazzo floor repairs Laying of new carpets, carpet tiles, and vinyl. Supply and install external nosing's and landings nonslip products. Supply and install external mattings. Refurbishment 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-04da86
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058247-2025
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
6 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

GENERAL & TECHNICAL FLOORING SERVICES

VEITCHI FLOORING

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