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Summary of the contracting process

The North East Scotland College has completed a procurement process titled "Water Quality Management Services" for their location in Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire. This service falls under the education industry category and was part of a direct framework award managed through an open procedure. The procurement was initiated for delivering water quality management services, and the contract has been awarded to ECG Facilities Services. The significant dates include the contract signing on 19th June 2026, marking the award stage of the process as complete.

This contract represents an excellent opportunity for businesses operating within the water quality management services sector, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like ECG Facilities Services who successfully secured this contract. The open procurement method suggests a competitive environment where businesses can leverage their expertise in environmental services to compete. Companies with capabilities in environmental management, particularly those experienced in dealing with educational institutions, should explore such opportunities for business growth by staying attentive to similar future tenders from North East Scotland College and other public bodies in the region.

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Notice Title

Water Quality Management Services

Notice Description

Direct Framework Award of Contract for the Provision of Water Quality Management Services to North East Scotland College

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct Framework Award of Contract for the Provision of Water Quality Management Services to North East Scotland College

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000836213
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559198
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

71317200 - Health and safety services

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

71631000 - Technical inspection services

71632000 - Technical testing services

71900000 - Laboratory services

90713100 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste-water other than for construction

90920000 - Facility related sanitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£102,084 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 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
NORTH EAST SCOTLAND COLLEGE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB25 1BN
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
George St/Harbour
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ECG FACILITIES SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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