Award

Maryculter Bridge Maintenance

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Jul 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

14 May 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeen City Council, acting as the buying organisation, has concluded the procurement process for the "Maryculter Bridge Maintenance" project, which involves maintenance painting and bearing replacement. The industry category for this procurement is works, with the location specified as Aberdeen. The procurement process was conducted using the open procedure method, with a focus on general public services. The contract has entered the award stage, which was completed with Ekspan Limited as the supplier. The contract, valued at £276,818.49, was signed on 17th July 2025, following the tender period closing on 11th June 2025. The project is classified under CPV 45221100, indicating its focus on bridge maintenance work.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in civil engineering, particularly those with expertise in infrastructure maintenance and repair. Large enterprises, such as Ekspan Limited, which was awarded the contract, would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The project's scope of work, which includes highly specialised tasks like the maintenance and replacement of bridge bearings, could also appeal to structural engineering firms looking to expand their portfolios. Participation in similar open procedure procurements offers businesses the chance to engage in major public contracts, providing growth through increased exposure and experience in public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Maryculter Bridge Maintenance

Notice Description

Maintenance painting and bearing replacement

Lot Information

Lot 1

Maintenance painting of the below deck steelwork and replacement of bearings at the south abutment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000798819
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535535
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

45221100 - Construction work for bridges

45221115 - Construction work for steel bridges

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£276,818 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 21 Sep 2025 1-6 months
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
ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
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
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EKSPAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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