---
title: "Award of contract for Vehicle Hire - University of Aberdeen"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000726976"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN"
published: "2023-03-23"
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# Award of contract for Vehicle Hire - University of Aberdeen

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000726976

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## Summary

The University of Aberdeen has awarded a contract for Vehicle Hire. The procurement process was completed on March 23, 2023. The contract was awarded to Arnold Clark, a large-scale supplier based in Glasgow, UK. The tender falls under the 'goods' category and was carried out using an open procedure. The contract value is £250,000 GBP, and it was signed on March 17, 2023. The procurement was initiated by the University of Aberdeen, located in Aberdeen, UK. The procurement process is now in the award stage.

This tender for Vehicle Hire by the University of Aberdeen presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in providing petrol, diesel, and ULEV powered vehicles and light commercial vehicles to compete. Companies offering fleet solutions and sustainable transport services would be well-suited for this tender. Arnold Clark, the awarded supplier, demonstrates that large-scale suppliers can also win contracts in this competitive market. Businesses interested in providing vehicle hire solutions to educational institutions or public authorities should consider engaging with the University of Aberdeen for potential future opportunities.

## Notice

Direct award of contract to top ranked supplier on framework VEH3137 NW LOT 1

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of contract for the provision of petrol, diesel and ULEV powered manual or automatic passenger carrying Vehicles and Light Commercial Vehicles

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR474483 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £250,000 |

## 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 | ARNOLD CLARK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34115200 - Motor vehicles for the transport of fewer than 10 persons
- 34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR474483

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR474483
  Award of contract for Vehicle Hire - University of Aberdeen - Direct award of contract to top ranked supplier on framework VEH3137 NW LOT 1

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000726976

## Provenance

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