Tender

Server Maintenance 2026 - University of Aberdeen

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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Tender

21 Apr 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen is currently in the tender stage for a server maintenance contract in the education sector. This procurement, titled "Server Maintenance 2026 - University of Aberdeen," involves the provision of hardware maintenance for server items that are out of warranty. Located in Aberdeen, the project follows an open procurement procedure, allowing electronic submissions. Interested parties need to submit their bids by the deadline of 27 May 2026, when the evaluation and award period begins. This opportunity falls under the services category and is governed by legal regulations for public contracts in the UK.

This tender offers significant growth potential for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those experienced in hardware maintenance and labour for servers. Companies with expertise in dealing with out-of-warranty equipment are likely well-suited to compete for this contract. With a potential renewal option of four additional extensions of twelve months each, this procurement could provide long-term engagement for the successful bidder. The open procedure allows for comprehensive participation, presenting a lucrative opportunity for IT service providers aiming to establish or strengthen partnerships with academic institutions like the University of Aberdeen.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Server Maintenance 2026 - University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

The University of Aberdeen invites bids to supply a hardware maintenance contract for parts and labour for server hardware items as listed in the Invitation To Tender documentation. The hardware items supported are all beyond the current manufacturer's warranty.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Aberdeen invites bids to supply a hardware maintenance contract for parts and labour for server hardware items as listed in the Invitation To Tender documentation. The hardware items supported are all beyond the current manufacturer's warranty.

Options: 4 x optional extension of 12 months each.

Renewal: 4 x optional extension of 12 months each.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000829891
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554260
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50312600 - Maintenance and repair of information technology equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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