Award

Gritting and Snow Clearing Services

NORTH EAST SCOTLAND COLLEGE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Summary of the contracting process

North East Scotland College, located in Aberdeen, awarded a contract for gritting and snow clearing services as part of its procurement process. The contract, entitled "Gritting and Snow Clearing Services," falls under the Education category and focuses on services required across the college campuses located around Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire. This open procurement process, initiated with a tender on 16th June 2025 and awarded on 10th September 2025, supports electronic submissions and communications. The contract is valued at £82,500 GBP and was awarded to idverde Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Coventry. The process adhered to an open procedure under the regulations of the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for companies in the service sector, particularly those specialising in facilities management and winter maintenance operations. SMEs like idverde Ltd that offer competitive pricing and robust service delivery models stand a strong chance to secure such contracts, leveraging their agility and expertise to cater to regional educational institutions. The nature of the open procurement method further levels the playing field for businesses striving to expand their market presence within the public sector. The recurring nature of the contract, with potential extensions, offers a sustained revenue stream, enhancing business visibility and client base expansion in the highly competitive public sector market.

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Notice Title

Gritting and Snow Clearing Services

Notice Description

Award of Contract for the provision of gritting and snow clearing services to North East Scotland College.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of Contract for the provision of gritting and snow clearing services to North East Scotland College.

Renewal: Two optional 12-month extensions will be available, at the College's discretion

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000801354
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538889
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90620000 - Snow-clearing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£165,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£82,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20255 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
NORTH EAST SCOTLAND COLLEGE
Contact Name
Mark Davidson
Contact Email
ma.davidson@nescol.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3003305550

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB25 1BN
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
George St/Harbour
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IDVERDE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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