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Painting maintenance framework - University of Aberdeen

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Sep 2025 at 00:00

Tender

31 Jan 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen has awarded a contract under the title "Painting maintenance framework - University of Aberdeen," which falls under the Education industry category. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure for services, covering the geographical region of Aberdeen, UKM50. The contract, valued at £280,000, was signed on 4th July 2025. The framework agreement focuses on reactive, planned, and statutory maintenance services for the university's buildings. This procurement process has concluded with the awarding stage to the suppliers Bell Group Limited and Gray Painters Ltd, both based in the UK, on 3rd September 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in painting and maintenance services, particularly those with expertise in wallpaper hanging and shield/coat of arms decoration. Businesses that can ensure prompt supply chain payment and maintain high standards in technical execution will find these requirements align with their capabilities. The framework provides an opportunity for growth, especially for SMEs, as it initially spans two years with potential for two additional extensions, each lasting 12 months. The open procedure and emphasis on quality and price ensure that both large enterprises and smaller outfits have a viable chance to compete and secure a role within this university maintenance programme.

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Notice Title

Painting maintenance framework - University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

The framework contract will be for a service to cover reactive, planned & statutory maintenance and associated services to include, but not limited to: To complete all aspects of painting and decoration maintenance works around campus internal and external to ensure the reactive and planned maintenance of our academic buildings, housing stock and accommodation blocks is achieved to fall in line with our maintenance programmes. Tradesman with the capability of wallpaper hanging. Tradesman with the capability of shield/coat of arms maintenance decoration. Annual recovering of visually impaired lines to all step nosing's around campus. Quotations as required for refurbishment priced works. Quotations as required for upgrade priced works.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The framework contract will be for a service to cover reactive, planned & statutory maintenance and associated services to include, but not limited to: To complete all aspects of painting and decoration maintenance works around campus internal and external to ensure the reactive and planned maintenance of our academic buildings, housing stock and accommodation blocks is achieved to fall in line with our maintenance programmes. Tradesman with the capability of wallpaper hanging. Tradesman with the capability of shield/coat of arms maintenance decoration. Annual recovering of visually impaired lines to all step nosing's around campus. Quotations as required for refurbishment priced works. Quotations as required for upgrade priced works.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: It is anticipated that the Framework agreement will be effective from 1st August for an initial period of 2 years with the option to extend for two (2) further periods, each of 12 months subject to satisfactory annual review and mutual agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000789298
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538426
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
It is anticipated that the Framework agreement will be effective from 1st August for an initial period of 2 years with the option to extend for two (2) further periods, each of 12 months subject to satisfactory annual review and mutual agreement.

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
2
Supplier Names

BELL GROUP

GRAY PAINTERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522935
    Painting maintenance framework - University of Aberdeen - The framework contract will be for a service to cover reactive, planned & statutory maintenance and associated services to include, but not limited to: To complete all aspects of painting and decoration maintenance works around campus internal and external to ensure the reactive and planned maintenance of our academic buildings, housing stock and accommodation blocks is achieved to fall in line with our maintenance programmes. Tradesman with the capability of wallpaper hanging. Tradesman with the capability of shield/coat of arms maintenance decoration. Annual recovering of visually impaired lines to all step nosing's around campus. Quotations as required for refurbishment priced works. Quotations as required for upgrade priced works.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538426
    Painting maintenance framework - University of Aberdeen - The framework contract will be for a service to cover reactive, planned & statutory maintenance and associated services to include, but not limited to: To complete all aspects of painting and decoration maintenance works around campus internal and external to ensure the reactive and planned maintenance of our academic buildings, housing stock and accommodation blocks is achieved to fall in line with our maintenance programmes. Tradesman with the capability of wallpaper hanging. Tradesman with the capability of shield/coat of arms maintenance decoration. Annual recovering of visually impaired lines to all step nosing's around campus. Quotations as required for refurbishment priced works. Quotations as required for upgrade priced works.

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