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Supply and Installation Of Gas Detection Systems - University of Aberdeen

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen has conducted an open procedure for the contract "Supply and Installation Of Gas Detection Systems," marking its completion on 17th April 2026 with an active award status. Located in Aberdeen (region UKM50), the procurement was tagged under the Education category and involved the acquisition of goods. The procurement stage transitioned from a tender active on 2nd March 2026 to an award on 17th April 2026. The process featured electronic submission methods, with key bidding deadlines on 19th March 2026.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in the education sector supply chain. Companies with expertise in gas detection systems, especially SMEs, can benefit by leveraging the open procedure to compete for future contracts. The awarded contract to Frontline Safety UK Ltd, a Glasgow-based SME, demonstrates the inclusivity of the procurement process and the potential for other similar businesses to partake in upcoming tenders, fostering expansion within the UK market.

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Notice Title

Supply and Installation Of Gas Detection Systems - University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

AWARD NOTICE for the Supply and Installation Of Gas Detection Systems as previously advertised.

Lot Information

Lot 1

AWARD NOTICE for the Supply and Installation Of Gas Detection Systems as previously advertised.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000825215
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554138
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

35113000 - Safety equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Apr 20263 weeks 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
UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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

FRONTLINE SAFETY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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