Award

AU2372 Provision of Inter-Campus Transport - University of Aberdeen

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

17 Jan 2025 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

25 Oct 2024 at 00:00

Tender

26 Sep 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen has awarded a contract for the provision of an inter-campus transport service between its Old Aberdeen, Foresterhill, and Hillhead campuses. The industry category is services, specifically within transportation (CPV code 60172000). The procurement process followed an open procedure, with key activities spanning from the initial tender publication on 26th September 2024, an amended submission deadline on 4th November 2024, to the final contract award on 17th January 2025. The procuring entity is located in Aberdeen, with the contracting stage currently marked as complete.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in transport services, particularly those capable of providing reliable inter-campus transport solutions. Given the contract value of £587,000, it is a significant project that can bolster the portfolio and reputation of the winning bidder. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), demonstrated by the winning bidder First Bus Scotland, often find such contracts beneficial for business growth due to the stability and continuous demand inherent in university transportation requirements. Businesses adept in meeting high-quality technical standards and competitive pricing are well-suited to compete for similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

AU2372 Provision of Inter-Campus Transport - University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

Award of contract for a contractor to operate an inter-campus transport service between the Old Aberdeen, Foresterhill, and Hillhead campuses at the University of Aberdeen.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of contract for a contractor to operate an inter-campus transport service between the Old Aberdeen, Foresterhill, and Hillhead campuses at the University of Aberdeen.

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-r6ebe6-0000778975
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522059
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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£587,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jan 20251 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
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

FIRST BUS SCOTLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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