Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
University of Aberdeen
University Office, King's College
Aberdeen
AB24 3FX
UK
E-mail: e-sourcing@abdn.ac.uk
NUTS: UKM50
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00102
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html?VISITORID=fcad6e8d-f138-4ad4-9225-7a79d842b262&_ncp=1715248066272.37289-1
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Provision of Reactive Furniture Supply for the University of Aberdeen
Reference number: AU25/07
II.1.2) Main CPV code
39100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
The University of Aberdeen has approximately 1700 offices, 445 teaching and meeting spaces across its two campuses - Old Aberdeen and Foresterhill
The University is seeking to contract with a supplier that can provide a reactive service for potentially small, incremental orders throughout the duration of the contract
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
39100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM50
Main site or place of performance:
King's College
Aberdeen
AB24 3FX
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University of Aberdeen has approximately 1700 offices, 445 teaching and meeting spaces across its two campuses - Old Aberdeen and Foresterhill
The University is seeking to contract with a supplier that can provide a reactive service for potentially small, incremental orders throughout the duration of the contract
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 80
Price
/ Weighting:
20
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The University has the option to extend for two (2) further periods, each of 12 months subject to satisfactory annual review and mutual agreement
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
In order to be successful in winning this contract, your company and its operatives (who will attend our sites) must be registered with, or commit to be registered with, the Reset Certification Scheme for the duration of the contract
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
20/10/2025
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
20/10/2025
Local time: 12:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 30151. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:
The University of Aberdeen requires bidders to demonstrate how they will deliver positive local impact in Aberdeen and the North East of Scotland throughout the contract
This must include measurable commitments in at least one of the following areas:
Local employment and apprenticeships
Support for local SMEs and social enterprises
Community engagement (e.g. charities, cultural or heritage initiatives)
(SC Ref:810756)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Aberdeen Sheriff Court
Aberdeen
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
19/09/2025