Award

Award of UTMC Common Database

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL

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Award

10 Oct 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Aberdeen City Council has completed a procurement process for the "Award of UTMC Common Database" project, focusing on the procurement of software for bus traffic signal priority. The procurement falls under the services category and was conducted using a limited procurement method without prior publication, as a direct award through the Crown Commercial Services RM6099 framework, Lot 7. The location for the service delivery is Aberdeen City, and the procurement stage is at the award, with the contract being signed on 3rd October 2025. Notably, Mott MacDonald was awarded the contract, which holds a value of £490,000. The project is covered under the General Public Services in the UK region UKM50 (Aberdeen).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the transport technology and software solutions industry. Companies with expertise in developing advanced traffic management systems and software solutions for public transport infrastructure could find growth prospects through such government contracts. Large-scale enterprises, familiar with navigating direct award frameworks like Crown Commercial Services, are particularly well-suited for participation. The successful completion of such projects not only boosts business credentials but also strengthens their presence in public sector collaborations, possibly opening doors for further similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of UTMC Common Database

Notice Description

Procurement of software for bus traffic signal priority. This is a direct award through Crown Commercial Services RM6099 Transport Technology and Associated Services framework, Lot 7

Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement of software for bus traffic signal priority. This is a direct award through Crown Commercial Services RM6099 Transport Technology and Associated Services framework, Lot 7

Procurement Information

This is a direct award under Lot 7 of Crown Commercial Services Transport Technology & Associated Services RM6099

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000812766
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541178
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

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48100000 - Industry specific software package

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£490,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Oct 20254 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
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

MOTT MACDONALD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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