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title: "AU2372 Provision of Inter-Campus Transport - University of Aberdeen"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000778975"
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published: "2025-01-17"
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# AU2372 Provision of Inter-Campus Transport - University of Aberdeen

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000778975

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## Summary

The University of Aberdeen has awarded a contract for the provision of an inter-campus transport service between its Old Aberdeen, Foresterhill, and Hillhead campuses. The industry category is services, specifically within transportation (CPV code 60172000). The procurement process followed an open procedure, with key activities spanning from the initial tender publication on 26th September 2024, an amended submission deadline on 4th November 2024, to the final contract award on 17th January 2025. The procuring entity is located in Aberdeen, with the contracting stage currently marked as complete.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in transport services, particularly those capable of providing reliable inter-campus transport solutions. Given the contract value of £587,000, it is a significant project that can bolster the portfolio and reputation of the winning bidder. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), demonstrated by the winning bidder First Bus Scotland, often find such contracts beneficial for business growth due to the stability and continuous demand inherent in university transportation requirements. Businesses adept in meeting high-quality technical standards and competitive pricing are well-suited to compete for similar future tenders.

## Notice

Award of contract for a contractor to operate an inter-campus transport service between the Old Aberdeen, Foresterhill, and Hillhead campuses at the University of Aberdeen.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of contract for a contractor to operate an inter-campus transport service between the Old Aberdeen, Foresterhill, and Hillhead campuses at the University of Aberdeen.

Renewal: We anticipate the contract to be for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for 2 further periods, each of 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522059 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £587,000 |

## 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 | FIRST BUS SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522059
- 25 Oct 2024 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516919
- 26 Sep 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514958

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514958
  AU2372 Provision of Inter-Campus Transport - University of Aberdeen - The University of Aberdeen wish to appoint a contractor to operate an inter-campus transport service between the Old Aberdeen, Foresterhill, and Hillhead campuses at the University of Aberdeen.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522059
  AU2372 Provision of Inter-Campus Transport - University of Aberdeen - Award of contract for a contractor to operate an inter-campus transport service between the Old Aberdeen, Foresterhill, and Hillhead campuses at the University of Aberdeen.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
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- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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