Tender

Provision of Infrastructure and Asset Management Solution

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeenshire Council, located in Aberdeen, United Kingdom, is inviting tenders for the Provision of an Infrastructure and Asset Management Solution. This procurement falls under the IT services category, specifically covering consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a closing date for submissions set for 26th June 2025 at noon. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing for electronic submissions through the specified portal. This tender focuses on services to be delivered in Aberdeenshire, under the main procurement category of services.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for firms specialising in IT services, particularly those experienced in providing integrated infrastructure and asset management solutions. Companies with expertise in software, system integration, and IT consultancy can leverage this contract to expand their footprint in the public sector. Aberdeenshire Council's emphasis on sustainable practices and community benefits means businesses with a commitment to environmental, economic, and social well-being stand a good chance of success. Firms that can illustrate robust credit standing and fair work practices will be especially suited to compete, as these factors are integral to the bid assessment process.

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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/030369-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpssprocurement@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1467539600

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

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