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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen has completed the procurement stage by awarding a contract for a Collection Management System, aimed at enhancing the integrated cataloguing of its archive and museum collections. The contract, identified as AU25/70, was awarded through an open procedure, under the G-Cloud 14 framework, and signifies the culmination of a procurement process initiated for the education sector. The primary location of delivery for the software solution is Aberdeen, within the UKM50 region. This award was formalised with Axiell ALM Ltd for a contract value of GBP 63,000 on 21st July 2026.

This procurement offers a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the software and technology sector, particularly those specialising in collection management and digital cataloguing solutions. SMEs like Axiell ALM Ltd are well-positioned to compete in such tenders due to the demand for innovative and scalable solutions in the education industry. With the University of Aberdeen seeking advancements in their systems through such contracts, there is substantial potential for business growth, especially for companies that are part of digital procurement systems like G-Cloud.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Award of contract for Collection Management System - University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

Award of contract to provide Collection management software for integrated cataloguing of archive and museum collections

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000838682
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561119
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£63,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20262 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

AXIELL ALM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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