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Award of contract for Library Access Barrier Upgrade - University of Aberdeen

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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03 Apr 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen has completed the procurement process for the "Library Access Barrier Upgrade" project, awarding the contract on 3rd April 2026. The buying organisation, identified as a body governed by public law in the education sector, utilised an open procedure method for this procurement. The contract was awarded to SB Electronic Systems Limited, located in Harpenden, indicating a successful open procedure under a framework agreement for library equipment, software, and maintenance. The project is categorised under the CPV classification 39155100 for goods and services and is within the region of UKM5 in Aberdeen. The contract, valued at £94,970, is now active following its completion.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses involved in supplying library equipment, software, and maintenance services. The open procedure highlights the potential for small and medium enterprises (SMEs like SB Electronic Systems Limited) to compete effectively by leveraging framework agreements. Potential suppliers in the education sector or those looking to expand their footprint in public procurement can consider similar opportunities within the UK's education market, particularly when targeting entities governed by public law. The procurement strategy focusing on transparency and competitiveness can foster business growth for companies prepared to meet specified criteria and offer innovative solutions in similar domains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of contract for Library Access Barrier Upgrade - University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

Direct award using Framework Agreement for the Library Equipment, Software & Maintenance (Reference LIB1021 AP)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Framework Agreement for the Library Equipment, Software & Maintenance (Reference LIB1021 AP)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000828591
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553275
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

39155100 - Library equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£94,970 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 2026Yesterday
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
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Contact Email
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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
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SB ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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