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Award of contract for Inter-campus Transport - University of Aberdeen

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Jan 2020 at 00:00

Tender

26 Sep 2019 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen is in the process of awarding a contract for inter-campus transport services to connect its Old Aberdeen, Foresterhill, and Hillhead campuses. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the contract is valued at £388,874. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract signed on 18th December 2019. This initiative falls within the education industry category and is located in Aberdeen, UK. The service provider must operate vehicles accommodating a minimum of 65 passengers, ensuring safe transport in compliance with relevant legislation.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for transport service providers, especially those specialising in large passenger vehicle operation and logistics management. Businesses with experience in public transportation or educational institution contracting will find themselves well-suited to compete. With the contract intended for a duration of up to five years, this opening presents a significant opportunity for growth, aligned with the needs of the University community comprising staff, students, and visitors.

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Notice Title

Award of contract for Inter-campus Transport - University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

The University of Aberdeen is awarding a contract for inter-campus transport services between the Old Aberdeen, Foresterhill, and Hillhead campuses at the University of Aberdeen. The contract is to supply and operate vehicles suitable for carrying at least 65 passengers in a responsible and compliant manner to the satisfaction of the Director of Estates and/or his representative. The intention of this contract is to ensure that members of the University community; including staff, students , and official visitors, are transported safely and consistently between University campuses in accordance with all relevant legislation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Aberdeen is awarding a contract to operate an inter-campus transport services between the Old Aberdeen, Foresterhill, and Hillhead campuses at the University of Aberdeen. The contract is to supply and operate vehicles suitable for carrying at least 65 passengers in a responsible and compliant manner to the satisfaction of the Director of Estates and/or his representative. The intention of this contract is to ensure that members of the University community; including staff, students , and official visitors, are transported safely and consistently between University campuses in accordance with all relevant legislation.

Renewal: We anticipate the contract to be for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for 2 further periods, each of 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000599077
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN378081
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£388,874 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 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

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

FIRST ABERDEEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP367451
    Inter-Campus Transport - University of Aberdeen - The University of Aberdeen wish to appoint a contractor to operate an inter-campus transport service between the Old Aberdeen, Foresterhill, and Hillhead campuses at the University of Aberdeen. The contract is to supply and operate vehicles suitable for carrying at least 65 passengers in a responsible and compliant manner to the satisfaction of the Director of Estates and/or his representative. The intention of this contract is to ensure that members of the University community; including staff, students , and official visitors, are transported safely and consistently between University campuses in accordance with all relevant legislation.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN378081
    Award of contract for Inter-campus Transport - University of Aberdeen - The University of Aberdeen is awarding a contract for inter-campus transport services between the Old Aberdeen, Foresterhill, and Hillhead campuses at the University of Aberdeen. The contract is to supply and operate vehicles suitable for carrying at least 65 passengers in a responsible and compliant manner to the satisfaction of the Director of Estates and/or his representative. The intention of this contract is to ensure that members of the University community; including staff, students , and official visitors, are transported safely and consistently between University campuses in accordance with all relevant legislation.

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