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title: "AU2372 Provision of Inter-Campus Transport - University of Aberdeen"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04a307"
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# AU2372 Provision of Inter-Campus Transport - University of Aberdeen

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a307

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## Summary

The University of Aberdeen has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of inter-campus transport services, titled "AU2372 Provision of Inter-Campus Transport - University of Aberdeen." This contract falls under the services category, with a specific focus on the "Hire of buses and coaches with driver" (CPV code 60172000). The contract is valued at £587,000 and is set to be fulfilled by First Bus Scotland, facilitating transportation between the Old Aberdeen, Foresterhill, and Hillhead campuses. Key dates include the initial tender announcement on 26th September 2024 and the contract award on 17th January 2025. The procurement process followed an open procedure, ensuring transparency and broad competition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those specialising in bus and coach hire with driver services. SMEs such as First Bus Scotland, the awarded supplier, have a prime example of the potential to secure substantial contracts through competitive and quality-focused procurement processes. Companies with robust service delivery capabilities and competitive pricing structures would be well-suited to participate in similar future tenders, potentially benefiting from long-term contracts and enhancing their market presence in the public sector.

## Notice

Award of contract for a contractor to operate an inter-campus transport service between the Old Aberdeen, Foresterhill, and Hillhead campuses at the University of Aberdeen.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of contract for a contractor to operate an inter-campus transport service between the Old Aberdeen, Foresterhill, and Hillhead campuses at the University of Aberdeen.

Renewal: We anticipate the contract to be for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for 2 further periods, each of 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001774-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £587,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB24 3FX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FIRST BUS SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2025 at 16:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001774-2025
- 25 Oct 2024 at 09:40 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034621-2024
- 26 Sep 2024 at 09:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030728-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000778975
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00102
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

## Provenance

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