Award

Access and scaffolding framework - University of Aberdeen

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Sep 2025 at 00:00

Tender

31 Jan 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the University of Aberdeen, specifically for the Access and Scaffolding Framework, has recently completed the award stage. The procurement falls under the education sector with the primary location being Aberdeen, UK, within the specified region UKM50. Initiated on 31st January 2025, the tender period concluded on 3rd March 2025, followed by an award on the same day. The process utilised an open procedure, part of a framework agreement, focusing on services relating to reactive, planned, and statutory maintenance on campus, including rope access and scaffolding works. Notably, the contracting process commenced with a planning relationship linked to EU regulations.

This tender opens lucrative opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in maintenance services, particularly those specializing in scaffolding and rope access. The successful contract, signed on 17th July 2025 for a value of £100,000, was awarded to AAA Scaffolding UK Limited and Euro Energy Services Limited, both Aberdeen-based SMEs, showcasing the suitability for similar enterprises. The contract's framework structure, with potential renewal options up to four years, reflects stable business growth opportunities in effectively supporting the university's maintenance programmes, promising continuity and potential further engagements for qualified service providers.

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Notice Title

Access and scaffolding framework - University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

Awarded contract for service to cover reactive, planned & statutory maintenance and associated services to include, but not limited to: Rope access. All rope access works around campus to ensure maintenance of roofs, gutters, and outlets to ensure the university complete all requirements to be in line with our Planned maintenance programme. Supply of all Health & safety Paperwork RAMS Pertaining to all activities/works being carried out on campus. Scaffold. To supply and erect both fixed and tower scaffold around campus to allow access to buildings to complete both planned and reactive maintenance programmes. To supply quotations for Refurbishment priced works. To supply quotations for Upgrade priced works.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Awarded contract for service to cover reactive, planned & statutory maintenance and associated services to include, but not limited to: Rope access. All rope access works around campus to ensure maintenance of roofs, gutters, and outlets to ensure the university complete all requirements to be in line with our Planned maintenance programme. Supply of all Health & safety Paperwork RAMS Pertaining to all activities/works being carried out on campus. Scaffold. To supply and erect both fixed and tower scaffold around campus to allow access to buildings to complete both planned and reactive maintenance programmes. To supply quotations for Refurbishment priced works. To supply quotations for Upgrade priced works.

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-r6ebe6-0000789304
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539639
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
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 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

AAA SCAFFOLDING

EURO ENERGY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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    Access and scaffolding 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: Rope access. All rope access works around campus to ensure maintenance of roofs, gutters, and outlets to ensure the university complete all requirements to be in line with our Planned maintenance programme. Supply of all Health & safety Paperwork RAMS Pertaining to all activities/works being carried out on campus. Scaffold. To supply and erect both fixed and tower scaffold around campus to allow access to buildings to complete both planned and reactive maintenance programmes. To supply quotations for Refurbishment priced works. To supply quotations for Upgrade priced works.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539639
    Access and scaffolding framework - University of Aberdeen - Awarded contract for service to cover reactive, planned & statutory maintenance and associated services to include, but not limited to: Rope access. All rope access works around campus to ensure maintenance of roofs, gutters, and outlets to ensure the university complete all requirements to be in line with our Planned maintenance programme. Supply of all Health & safety Paperwork RAMS Pertaining to all activities/works being carried out on campus. Scaffold. To supply and erect both fixed and tower scaffold around campus to allow access to buildings to complete both planned and reactive maintenance programmes. To supply quotations for Refurbishment priced works. To supply quotations for Upgrade priced works.

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