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Award of contract for CHP maintenance - University of Aberdeen

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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18 Jul 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen, located in Aberdeen, has successfully completed the awarding process of a contract titled "Award of contract for CHP maintenance - University of Aberdeen" under the Education industry category. The contract entails the maintenance of the Jenbacher 612 reciprocating gas fired engine generation set and associated plant. The procurement was conducted through a limited method, specifically under an award procedure without prior publication due to the absence of competition, where Clarke Energy Limited was the sole supplier. The procurement process has reached the Award stage, with the contract officially signed on 18th July 2025.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in the maintenance of gas-fired engineering solutions, particularly those with exclusive distribution rights like Clarke Energy Limited. Although the specific nature of this award limits competition, companies looking to expand in niche technical services areas can learn from such contracts about the importance of holding unique qualifications or distribution rights that fulfil non-competitive procurement criteria. Moreover, understanding how to position a business as a key service provider or distributor, especially in sectors like education and public services, can open doors to future contractual opportunities that necessitate expertise beyond common supply scopes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of contract for CHP maintenance - University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

Award of contract for CHP maintenance for Jenbacher 612 reciprocating gas fired engine generation set and associated plant.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of contract for CHP maintenance for Jenbacher 612 reciprocating gas fired engine generation set and associated plant.

Procurement Information

Under clause 33 (1)(b)(ii) of the legislation, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition (only where no reasonable alternative or substitute exists, and the absence of competition is not the result of artificial narrowing down of parameters of the procurement). In this case, the grounds for not exposing to competition are as follows: Clarke Energy is the sole authorised distributor and service provider for INNIO Jenbacher gas engines in United Kingdom

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000804860
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535027
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jul 20257 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
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
1
Supplier Name

CLARKE ENERGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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