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Ad Hoc Removals Services - University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen

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27 Jul 2026 at 16:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen is seeking a supplier for ad hoc removals and relocation services under a proposed contract with the university. The work is associated with the university in Aberdeen and covers removals arranged as required, rather than a single fixed move. This is a services opportunity for businesses providing professional moving, relocation, packing, transport and associated handling services. The requirement is classified as relocation services (CPV 98392000). The buyer is the University of Aberdeen, an education-sector public body. Suppliers should be prepared to support the university’s operational relocation needs in Aberdeen and to manage individual assignments as they arise during the contract. The opportunity is presented as one overall requirement rather than separate service lots, so bidders would be expected to offer the full ad hoc removals service.

The process reached tender: the university invited offers through an open procedure, with bids submitted electronically. The tender submission deadline was 26 August 2026 at 12:00 noon, and bids were due to remain valid for 90 days. The stated bid opening and start of the award period were also 26 August 2026 at 12:00 noon. The contract is anticipated to start on 1 October 2026 for an initial three-year period, with an option to extend through five further periods of 12 months each, subject to satisfactory annual review and mutual agreement. The published contract period is 1,080 days. Evaluation is weighted 75% for technical quality and 25% for price. Alternative variants are not permitted. Electronic ordering and electronic payment are provided for, while electronic invoicing is allowed.

This opportunity suits established removals and relocation companies able to provide a responsive ad hoc service for a university client. Relevant capability includes planning and carrying out individual moves, safely packing, lifting, loading, transporting and unloading items, and coordinating assignments with the university’s representatives. Suppliers should have the operational capacity, vehicles, equipment and staff needed to handle varying requirements as they arise, rather than relying on a single project team for one scheduled move. Experience of delivering organised removals for institutional, commercial or other complex clients would be directly relevant, particularly where work must be coordinated around occupied premises and operational constraints. Businesses should also be able to demonstrate the technical quality of their proposed service, since quality carries substantially greater evaluation weight than price. The contract’s potential for repeat assignments may suit firms with dependable local or regional coverage around Aberdeen.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ad Hoc Removals Services - University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

This is an invitation to submit a proposal to enter into a contract for the provision of ad hoc removals services with the University of Aberdeen.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is an invitation to submit a proposal to enter into a contract for the provision of ad hoc removals services with the University of Aberdeen

Renewal: It is anticipated that the contract agreement will be effective from 1st October 2026 for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for 5 further periods, each of 12 months subject to satisfactory annual review and mutual agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d481
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070900-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98392000 - Relocation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2026Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Aberdeen
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 3FX
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

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