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PROVISION OF MARQUEE, TEMPORARY STRUCTURES AND EQUIPMENT HIRE, WITH ASSOCIATED SERVICES - University of Aberdeen

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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Award

11 Apr 2025 at 00:00

Tender

28 Aug 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen has completed the procurement process for contract AU23/57, titled "Provision of Marquee, Temporary Structures and Equipment Hire, with Associated Services". This contract, falling under the services category, includes the provision of marquees and related equipment for university events such as graduations, freshers' fairs, and the May Festival. The contract has been awarded to Esslemont Marquees, based in Aberdeen, and was signed on 11 April 2025. The procurement process utilised an open procedure method, and the total contract value is £315,000. This contract spans an initial term of three years, with the possibility of four one-year extensions, subject to mutual agreement.

This tender opens considerable opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in event management, temporary structures, and equipment hire. Businesses with expertise in providing high-quality, scalable event solutions that can cater to a variety of university events would find this contract advantageous. With multiple high-profile events and additional ad hoc occasions, the ongoing demand for flexible and reliable services provides a stable and potentially lucrative partnership. The balanced award criteria of 50% technical and 50% price ensure that businesses equipped with innovative and cost-effective solutions are well-positioned to succeed.

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Notice Title

PROVISION OF MARQUEE, TEMPORARY STRUCTURES AND EQUIPMENT HIRE, WITH ASSOCIATED SERVICES - University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

Award of contract for provision of Marquee, Temporary Structures and Equipment Hire with Associated Services for events held by the University of Aberdeen such as graduations, freshers fairs etc.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award ofcontract for the provision of marquee, temporary structures and equipment hire with associated services for an initial term of 3 years with 4 possible extensions periods, each of 1 year, subject to mutual agreement. The University utilises marquees to hold events during the course of the academic year. The primary use is for set activities such as for Graduation twice per year and also for May Festival, Freshers' Week and other high profile University events. In addition, there are other ad hoc and special events which are organised throughout the year and overall activities therefore vary from year to year. Activities taking place within the marquees include catered events (both hot and cold), drinks receptions, meals/dinners, performances / music and student activities such as Freshers' Fayres. The University may vary the marquee requirements based on the type of event, as institutional or event needs change and would discuss these with the Supplier at the earliest possible opportunity. Any changes to requirements or additional works will be confirmed in writing and a fresh quote requested for the change in services.

Renewal: 4 possible extensions periods, each of 1 year, subject to mutual agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000776506
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528239
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£315,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Apr 202510 months 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
Not specified

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

ESSLEMONT MARQUEES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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