Award

Main contractor framework - University of Aberdeen

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Feb 2025 at 00:00

Tender

02 Oct 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen has awarded a contract for the Estates Capital Minor Works Contractor Services Framework to supply main contractor services. This framework, with an estimated value ranging between GBP 20,000 and GBP 2,000,000, spans the Education sector and focuses on works within the Aberdeen region (UKM50). Initiated under an open procedure, the tender process included an active award period starting on 1 November 2024 and concluded with the contract being signed on 26 February 2025. Key suppliers awarded include Ogilvie Construction, Graham Construction, and CBES Ltd.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large construction firms experienced in handling diverse project needs within the Education sector. The framework agreement, covering a three-year initial period with the potential for one additional year, allows businesses to establish strong client relationships and expand their portfolio through successive projects. Companies focused on technical excellence and competitively priced services will find this contract particularly advantageous to pursue, given the award criteria of 60% quality and 40% price.

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Notice Title

Main contractor framework - University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

Award of contract for the Estates Capital Minor Works (GBP20000 - GBP2000000) Contractor Services Framework for the supply of main contractor services to the University of Aberdeen.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of contract for the Estates Capital Minor Works (GBP20000 - GBP2000000) Contractor Services Framework for the supply of main contractor services to the University of Aberdeen.

Renewal: The framework will be for an initial period of 3 years, commencing on the 1st of January 2025 with the option to extend for a further single period of 1 year, subject to satisfactory annual review and mutual agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000779314
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524931
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

45214400 - Construction work for university buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 202512 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
3
Supplier Names

CBES

GRAHAM CONSTRUCTION

OGILVIE CONSTRUCTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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