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AU24/51 - Award of contract for Supply of Beer Cider and Spirits - University of Aberdeen

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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29 Apr 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen has concluded its procurement process for the supply of beer, cider, and spirits, awarding the contract under reference AU24/51 to LWC Drinks. This procurement falls within the education sector and involves the supply of goods, specifically targeting the university location in Aberdeen (region UKM50). The contract has reached the 'Award' stage, with the signing date recorded as 28th April 2025. Conducted through an open procurement method, this process forms part of a direct award via Lot 5 of the TUCO Framework Agreement CAT11067-TU, with a total contract value of £88,000. Details of this process, including the award notice, are documented as part of the publication by The Scottish Government.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the production or distribution of alcoholic beverages, particularly those capable of servicing large institutions like universities. With the process completed via an open procedure, it encourages participation from a diverse range of suppliers, including international businesses with a focus on efficient logistics and quality standards. Companies in the beverage industry looking to expand into the educational or wider public sector could find similar future opportunities beneficial to their growth, especially if experienced in navigating public procurement frameworks such as TUCO.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AU24/51 - Award of contract for Supply of Beer Cider and Spirits - University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

Award of contract for Supply of Beer Cider and Spirits to the University of Aberdeen.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of Beer Cider and Spirits to the University of Aberdeen.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000797369
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529138
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

CPV Codes

24322500 - Alcohol

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£88,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@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

LWC DRINKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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