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HVAC and plumbing maintenance framework - University of Aberdeen

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Sep 2025 at 15:51

Tender

31 Jan 2025 at 12:19

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process concerning the University of Aberdeen entails the award of an HVAC and plumbing maintenance framework contract. Situated in the region of UKM50 in the United Kingdom, the contract falls within the services industry category, specifically involving repair and maintenance services. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with a significant contract value of £800,000. The most recent procurement phase is the award stage, completed in September 2025. The contract was signed on 23rd July 2025, marking the commencement of the service provision. The notice specifies that the open call for tender was previously active with an end date set for March 3rd, 2025.

This tender provides immense business growth opportunities for large service providers specialising in HVAC and plumbing maintenance. The contract covers reactive, planned, and statutory maintenance services across the university campus, creating a stable long-term framework agreement potentially spanning up to four years. Businesses equipped to handle technical quality requirements, which comprise 60% of the evaluation criteria, stand to benefit. Enterprises such as OCS Ltd and Richard Irvin FM Limited, both established suppliers with large operational scales, were selected, indicating that similar firms may find this contract aligns with their capabilities. The opportunity for out-of-hours work and the comprehensive upkeep services required make this particularly suitable for companies that can provide flexible, comprehensive solutions.

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Notice Title

HVAC and plumbing maintenance framework - University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

Award contract for a service to cover reactive, planned and statutory maintenance and associated services to include, but not limited to: HVAC General repairs on HVAC units and systems campus wide, Certified installation/replacement of HVAC units and systems, Carry out planned maintenance on all HVAC units and systems campus wide, Certified landlords gas safety checks (Domestic), HVAC duct cleaning campus wide, Certified inspection and testing on all HVAC units and systems, Responsibility for the upkeep of onsite F gas register, Occasional out of hours works required. Plumbing All aspects of plumbing maintenance. Toilets and drain blockages. Water temperature issues. Water pressure issues. Legionella inspections follow up works as per consultant recommendations. Planned maintenance works (annual - biannual) Externals - gulley cleaning around campus, Refurbishment priced works. Upgrade priced works.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Awarded contract for a service to cover reactive, planned and statutory maintenance and associated services to include, but not limited to: HVAC General repairs on HVAC units and systems campus wide, Certified installation/replacement of HVAC units and systems, Carry out planned maintenance on all HVAC units and systems campus wide, Certified inspection and testing on all HVAC units and systems, Responsibility for the upkeep of onsite F gas register, Occasional out of hours works required. Plumbing All aspects of plumbing maintenance. Toilets and drain blockages. Water temperature issues. Water pressure issues. Legionella inspections follow up works as per consultant recommendations. Planned maintenance works (annual - biannual) Externals - gulley cleaning around campus, Refurbishment priced works. 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-04da87
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058260-2025
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
Large

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
£800,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 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

OCS

RICHARD IRVIN FM

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