Provision of Infrastructure and Asset Management Solution

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

09 Jun 2026 at 08:39

TenderUpdate

05 Jun 2025 at 15:24

Tender

27 May 2025 at 10:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is for the "Provision of Infrastructure and Asset Management Solution" by Aberdeenshire Council, a regional authority headquartered in Aberdeen, UK. This process falls under the IT services industry classification, particularly focusing on consulting, software development, internet, and support services. The procurement method was open, indicating a transparent and competitive process. The tender process, initiated in May 2025, had key deadlines, including a closing date for bids on 26th June 2025. The procurement's final award was completed with Abavus Ltd., a large scale supplier based in London, signing the contract on 10th April 2026. The awarded contract, valued at £283,300, reflects the Council's commitment to enhancing its infrastructure management capabilities through robust IT solutions.

This tender provided significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in IT solutions encompassing software development and infrastructure management. Companies with strong capabilities in providing integrated software and asset management systems would find this contract appealing, given its comprehensive requirements for delivering a fully integrated solution. The competitive criteria balancing quality and price demonstrate the Council's emphasis on value for money, making it ideal for businesses that can offer high-quality solutions at competitive prices. The framework allows for engagement from businesses that align with the public sector's focus on sustainable practices, enhancing community benefits, and ensuring fair work conditions, paving the way for fostering long-term partnerships with public entities.

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Notice Title

Provision of Infrastructure and Asset Management Solution

Notice Description

Provision of an Infrastructure and Asset Management Solution for Aberdeenshire Council

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of a fully integrated, end to end Infrastructure and Asset Management Solution.

Renewal: The council shall have the sole option of extending the contract for a further period of up to 1 year

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0526dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054080-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£283,300 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
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
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABAVUS

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