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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen, located in Aberdeen, UK, has completed the award stage of a public procurement process for the provision of Energy Monitoring and Targeting Software licences. The contract, identified as AU23/83, entails a three-year agreement for two software licences, including annual support and maintenance as well as invoice validation for utilities invoices. This procurement falls under the education category (COFOG '09') and the contract was officially signed on 23 July 2024. The procurement was conducted through a limited process without prior publication due to the unique capability requirements that only the awarded supplier, Optima Energy Systems Limited, could fulfil, ensuring continuity of existing data for reporting purposes.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in energy management solutions, particularly those offering comprehensive support and maintenance services. The successful bidder, Optima Energy Systems Limited, exemplifies the type of business apt for such opportunities, notably small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with the technical expertise to provide customised software solutions. Companies seeking to enter this market area or expand their portfolio with public sector clients might find such tenders invaluable for showcasing their specialised capabilities and securing long-term contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Award of contract for Energy Monitoring and Targeting Software licences - University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

Three year contract for provision of Energy Monitoring and Targeting Software licences (2 users), annual support and maintenance and invoice validation for utilities invoices.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Three year contract for provision of Energy Monitoring and Targeting Software licences (2 users), annual support and maintenance and invoice validation for utilities invoices.

Procurement Information

Under clause 6(1) (b) (ii) of the legislation, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition (only where no reasonable alternative or substitute exists, and the absence of competition is not the result of artificial narrowing down of parameters of the procurement). In this case, the grounds for not exposing to competition are as follows: -Continuity with existing data prepared by Optima is vital for comparability & reporting purposes, no other supplier is able to provide this.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000773292
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510527
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£111,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20242 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
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Optima Energy Systems Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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