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title: "AU24/53 Supply of Fresh Meat"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d6ce"
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# AU24/53 Supply of Fresh Meat

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d6ce

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## Summary

The procurement process, facilitated by the University of Aberdeen, sought the supply of fresh meat, with an industry classification under "Various meats" (CPV: 15119000). The procurement location is Aberdeen, with the tender process being completed as of 28th May 2025. The procurement followed an open procedure and was covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). The full tender process involved submitting various documents, and there was an emphasis on technical and price criteria, accounting for 60% and 40% of the evaluation, respectively. The procurement stage has advanced to the award phase, with Gordon McWilliam (Aberdeen) Ltd being announced as the supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms involved in meat supply chains. With a contract value of £134,562, it represents a substantial business opportunity for suppliers with capabilities in meeting the technical specifications and pricing criteria. The presence of a stringent requirement for adherence to terms such as the Real Living Wage and prompt payment of subcontractors also signals an opportunity for companies that can demonstrate ethical and efficient supply chain practices. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Gordon McWilliam (Aberdeen) Ltd have demonstrated competitiveness by securing this contract, highlighting a potential path for similar businesses to engage with public procurement projects in the UK.

## Notice

Provision of Fresh Meat

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of contract for Supply of Fresh Meat. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Option to extend by 2 x 12 month periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028250-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Four years. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £134,562 |

## 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 | GORDON MCWILLIAM (ABERDEEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15110000 - Meat
- 15119000 - Various meats

## Release History

- 28 May 2025 at 15:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028250-2025
- 28 Jan 2025 at 15:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002867-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000788624
- 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

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