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title: "Award for provision of specialist equipment and software maintenance - University of Aberdeen"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000581444"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN"
published: "2019-04-19"
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# Award for provision of specialist equipment and software maintenance - University of Aberdeen

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000581444

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## Summary

The University of Aberdeen is seeking to award a contract for the provision of specialist equipment and software maintenance, specifically focusing on the Empower and Nugenesis software packages. This procurement falls under the services category in the education industry and is located in Aberdeen, UK. The procurement method used was an open procedure, marking the current stage as complete following a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract was signed on 19 April 2019, with a total value of £122,000.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses that offer specialised technical support or maintenance services for proprietary software, particularly those familiar with Empower and Nugenesis systems. As competition was limited to one supplier, Waters, due to the proprietary nature of the software, there may be new niches or ancillary services that other firms could explore. Businesses with expertise in similar technology or bespoke software support may find potential avenues for collaboration or innovation, which could lead to further engagements with educational institutions.

## Notice

Negotiated procedure without prior publication Justification for selected award procedure: The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason: protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights Explanation: The University of Aberdeen considers the use of the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice in terms of Regulations 33(1)(b)(iii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 is justified because of absences of competition for technical reasons - i.e. Waters, the proprietary holders, are the only provider for support of the Empower and Nugenesis software packages. No independent company could be found on the internet within the UK that could provide support for these software platforms.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Waters, the proprietary holders, are the only provider for support of the Empower and Nugenesis software packages. No independent company could be found on the internet within the UK that could provide support for these software platforms.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR352006 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £122,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | WATERS (MAIN CONTACT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50410000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus

## Release History

- 19 Apr 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR352006

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR352006
  Award for provision of specialist equipment and software maintenance - University of Aberdeen - Negotiated procedure without prior publication Justification for selected award procedure: The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason: protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights Explanation: The University of Aberdeen considers the use of the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice in terms of Regulations 33(1)(b)(iii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 is justified because of absences of competition for technical reasons - i.e. Waters, the proprietary holders, are the only provider for support of the Empower and Nugenesis software packages. No independent company could be found on the internet within the UK that could provide support for these software platforms.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000581444

## Provenance

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