---
title: "Digital Preservation System"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000811420"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN"
published: "2025-09-26"
---

# Digital Preservation System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000811420

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## Summary

The University of Aberdeen, located in Aberdeen, Scotland, has completed the procurement process for a Digital Preservation System, under the tender ID AU24/27. This contract falls within the education industry category and covers the region of UKM50. The procurement was undertaken using an open procedure, and the contract was awarded as of 26th September 2025. The total contract value is GBP 116,038, and it was signed by the successful bidder, LIBNOVA, on 3rd July 2025. This process, governed by a framework agreement with Jisc Digital Preservation Systems Purchasing Service (Digital Preservation DPS), marks the completion of the award and contract stage for this procurement.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital preservation technologies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) equipped to deliver digital goods within the education sector. As the procurement was conducted through an open procedure, it underscores the accessibility for diverse suppliers, enabling competition and fostering innovation. Companies with expertise in software solutions for archives and cultural institutions would find this tender beneficial, potentially paving the way for collaborative growth and increased presence in the education technology market within the UK.

## Notice

The University has awarded a contract for Digital Preservation System using Jisc Digital Preservation Systems Purchasing Service (Digital Preservation DPS).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University has awarded a contract for Digital Preservation System using Jisc Digital Preservation Systems Purchasing Service (Digital Preservation DPS).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP540146 |
| 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, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jul 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 | £116,038 |

## 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | LIBNOVA; UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP540146

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP540146
  Digital Preservation System - The University has awarded a contract for Digital Preservation System using Jisc Digital Preservation Systems Purchasing Service (Digital Preservation DPS).

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
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## Provenance

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