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Award for provision of specialist equipment and software maintenance - University of Aberdeen

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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19 Apr 2019 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen is seeking to award a contract for the provision of specialist equipment and software maintenance, specifically focusing on the Empower and Nugenesis software packages. This procurement falls under the services category in the education industry and is located in Aberdeen, UK. The procurement method used was an open procedure, marking the current stage as complete following a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract was signed on 19 April 2019, with a total value of £122,000.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses that offer specialised technical support or maintenance services for proprietary software, particularly those familiar with Empower and Nugenesis systems. As competition was limited to one supplier, Waters, due to the proprietary nature of the software, there may be new niches or ancillary services that other firms could explore. Businesses with expertise in similar technology or bespoke software support may find potential avenues for collaboration or innovation, which could lead to further engagements with educational institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award for provision of specialist equipment and software maintenance - University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

Negotiated procedure without prior publication Justification for selected award procedure: The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason: protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights Explanation: The University of Aberdeen considers the use of the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice in terms of Regulations 33(1)(b)(iii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 is justified because of absences of competition for technical reasons - i.e. Waters, the proprietary holders, are the only provider for support of the Empower and Nugenesis software packages. No independent company could be found on the internet within the UK that could provide support for these software platforms.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Waters, the proprietary holders, are the only provider for support of the Empower and Nugenesis software packages. No independent company could be found on the internet within the UK that could provide support for these software platforms.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000581444
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR352006
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50410000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£122,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20196 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
e-sourcing@abdn.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1224274467

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
1
Supplier Name

WATERS (MAIN CONTACT

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR352006
    Award for provision of specialist equipment and software maintenance - University of Aberdeen - Negotiated procedure without prior publication Justification for selected award procedure: The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason: protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights Explanation: The University of Aberdeen considers the use of the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice in terms of Regulations 33(1)(b)(iii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 is justified because of absences of competition for technical reasons - i.e. Waters, the proprietary holders, are the only provider for support of the Empower and Nugenesis software packages. No independent company could be found on the internet within the UK that could provide support for these software platforms.

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