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Digital Preservation System

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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26 Sep 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen, located in Aberdeen, Scotland, has completed the procurement process for a Digital Preservation System, under the tender ID AU24/27. This contract falls within the education industry category and covers the region of UKM50. The procurement was undertaken using an open procedure, and the contract was awarded as of 26th September 2025. The total contract value is GBP 116,038, and it was signed by the successful bidder, LIBNOVA, on 3rd July 2025. This process, governed by a framework agreement with Jisc Digital Preservation Systems Purchasing Service (Digital Preservation DPS), marks the completion of the award and contract stage for this procurement.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital preservation technologies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) equipped to deliver digital goods within the education sector. As the procurement was conducted through an open procedure, it underscores the accessibility for diverse suppliers, enabling competition and fostering innovation. Companies with expertise in software solutions for archives and cultural institutions would find this tender beneficial, potentially paving the way for collaborative growth and increased presence in the education technology market within the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Preservation System

Notice Description

The University has awarded a contract for Digital Preservation System using Jisc Digital Preservation Systems Purchasing Service (Digital Preservation DPS).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University has awarded a contract for Digital Preservation System using Jisc Digital Preservation Systems Purchasing Service (Digital Preservation DPS).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000811420
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP540146
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, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£116,038 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 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
2
Supplier Names

LIBNOVA

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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