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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-r6ebe6-0000788663

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## Summary

The University of Aberdeen, located in Aberdeen, UK, is the contracting authority for a framework agreement concerning the maintenance of small agricultural and horticultural vehicles and tools. This procurement falls under the education category, adhering to the CPV classification 50100000. The procurement process was initiated through an open procurement method and has been completed with an award status. The award took place on 25th September 2025, with GWT Plant Hire Ltd securing the contract valued at GBP 200,000. The tender facilitated emergency breakdown cover essential for winter snow clearing, with full maintenance services offered for a duration of 720 days, starting from the effective date of 1st August. Key stages included electronic submission by 3rd March 2025, with the award criteria based on a mix of quality (60%) and price (40%).

This contract presents significant business opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in the maintenance services of agricultural and horticultural equipment. It favours small-to-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like GWT Plant Hire Ltd, as evidenced by the SME having secured the award. Businesses capable of providing resilient and sustainable supply chain systems are well-equipped to compete in such tenders. With the potential to extend the contract for two additional one-year periods, this framework offers prolonged engagement and growth potential for suitable suppliers. The emphasis on rapid emergency response during critical periods adds value for firms with strong logistical capabilities, ensuring service reliability and customer satisfaction.

## 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 | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP540001 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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 | 8 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 | 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 | 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 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP540001
- 31 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522914

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522914
  Small vehicles maintenance framework - University of Aberdeen - The University of Aberdeen wish to appoint a 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.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP540001
  Small vehicles maintenance framework - University of Aberdeen - 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.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000788663
- https://www.gwtplanthire.co.uk/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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