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title: "HVAC and plumbing maintenance framework - University of Aberdeen"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04da87"
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# HVAC and plumbing maintenance framework - University of Aberdeen

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04da87

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## Summary

The public procurement process concerning the University of Aberdeen entails the award of an HVAC and plumbing maintenance framework contract. Situated in the region of UKM50 in the United Kingdom, the contract falls within the services industry category, specifically involving repair and maintenance services. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with a significant contract value of £800,000. The most recent procurement phase is the award stage, completed in September 2025. The contract was signed on 23rd July 2025, marking the commencement of the service provision. The notice specifies that the open call for tender was previously active with an end date set for March 3rd, 2025.

This tender provides immense business growth opportunities for large service providers specialising in HVAC and plumbing maintenance. The contract covers reactive, planned, and statutory maintenance services across the university campus, creating a stable long-term framework agreement potentially spanning up to four years. Businesses equipped to handle technical quality requirements, which comprise 60% of the evaluation criteria, stand to benefit. Enterprises such as OCS Ltd and Richard Irvin FM Limited, both established suppliers with large operational scales, were selected, indicating that similar firms may find this contract aligns with their capabilities. The opportunity for out-of-hours work and the comprehensive upkeep services required make this particularly suitable for companies that can provide flexible, comprehensive solutions.

## Notice

Award contract for a service to cover reactive, planned and statutory maintenance and associated services to include, but not limited to: HVAC General repairs on HVAC units and systems campus wide, Certified installation/replacement of HVAC units and systems, Carry out planned maintenance on all HVAC units and systems campus wide, Certified landlords gas safety checks (Domestic), HVAC duct cleaning campus wide, Certified inspection and testing on all HVAC units and systems, Responsibility for the upkeep of onsite F gas register, Occasional out of hours works required. Plumbing All aspects of plumbing maintenance. Toilets and drain blockages. Water temperature issues. Water pressure issues. Legionella inspections follow up works as per consultant recommendations. Planned maintenance works (annual - biannual) Externals - gulley cleaning around campus, Refurbishment priced works. Upgrade priced works.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Awarded contract for a service to cover reactive, planned and statutory maintenance and associated services to include, but not limited to: HVAC General repairs on HVAC units and systems campus wide, Certified installation/replacement of HVAC units and systems, Carry out planned maintenance on all HVAC units and systems campus wide, Certified inspection and testing on all HVAC units and systems, Responsibility for the upkeep of onsite F gas register, Occasional out of hours works required. Plumbing All aspects of plumbing maintenance. Toilets and drain blockages. Water temperature issues. Water pressure issues. Legionella inspections follow up works as per consultant recommendations. Planned maintenance works (annual - biannual) Externals - gulley cleaning around campus, Refurbishment priced works. Upgrade priced works.

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/058260-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 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. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £800,000 |

## 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | OCS; RICHARD IRVIN FM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 19 Sep 2025 at 15:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058260-2025
- 31 Jan 2025 at 12:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003262-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000789218
- 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
- https://www.richard-irvin.com/

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