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title: "Small vehicles maintenance framework - University of Aberdeen"
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# Small vehicles maintenance framework - University of Aberdeen

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04da75

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Small vehicles maintenance framework - University of Aberdeen" has been completed, with the award signed on 8th July 2025. The contracting authority, the University of Aberdeen, seeks to establish a framework for maintenance services concerning Agricultural/Horticultural vehicles and tools, focusing on reactive, planned, and statutory maintenance, including 24/7 emergency breakdown cover. The industry category is "Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment," located in Aberdeen, United Kingdom, in region UKM50. The procurement method employed is an open procedure within the services category, initially tendered with a closing deadline on 3rd March 2025.

This tender opens significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in vehicle maintenance services with capabilities to offer swift emergency response. Businesses proficient in managing agricultural and horticultural equipment breakdowns will find this contract appealing due to its scope covering diverse maintenance needs. With a contract valued at £200,000 awarded to GWT PLANT HIRE LTD, small to medium enterprises (SMEs) can compete effectively, as demonstrated by the successful award to a local SME in the region. The agreement, featuring a framework setup, allows for long-term engagement, further extending business reach and fostering robust client relationships with the academic sector.

## Notice

Award of framework contract for Agricultural/Horticultural Vehicle and Small Tools Maintenance for the provision of Reactive, Planned and statutory Maintenance that best meet the needs of the University and its customers. The contract will be in composite: To provide a maintenance service for specialist Agricultural and Horticultural vehicles, tools and equipment. To provide 24/7 emergency breakdown cover within an hour of breakdown. This is particularly critical during the winter period when the Grounds Department are responsible for snow clearing and gritting.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract will be for a service to cover reactive, planned & statutory maintenance and associated services to include, but not limited to: A maintenance service for specialist Agricultural and Horticultural vehicles, tools and equipment. To provide 24/7 emergency breakdown cover within an hour of breakdown. This is particularly critical during the winter period when the Grounds Department are responsible for snow clearing and gritting.

Renewal: It is anticipated that the Framework agreement will be effective from 1st August for an initial period of 2 years with the option to extend for two (2) further periods, each of 12 months subject to satisfactory annual review and mutual agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059550-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Up to 4 years following award |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £200,000 |

## 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 | GWT PLANT HIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2025 at 09:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059550-2025
- 31 Jan 2025 at 10:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003233-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000788663
- https://www.gwtplanthire.co.uk/
- 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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