Tender

BARRIER QUALIFICATION CHAMBER - UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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Tender

16 Jan 2026 at 12:29

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen is conducting an open procurement procedure for the establishment of a Barrier Qualification Chamber, aimed at supporting well-testing needs in the oil and gas industry. This initiative, identified under the project titled "BARRIER QUALIFICATION CHAMBER - UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN" with procurement ID AU25/12, addresses the necessity for a facility capable of testing new materials intended for plugging and abandonment of oil and gas wells. The primary industry category here is well-testing equipment, classified under CPV code 43121500. Bids are to be submitted electronically by 16th February 2026. Located in Aberdeen, UK (region code UKM50), this tender is currently in the 'tender' stage with submissions managed through PCS-Tender.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in providing well-testing equipment and related technologies to expand their market and establish a foothold in the evolving energy sector. Companies with expertise in engineering testing facilities that can simulate downhole conditions, with keen attention to pressure and temperature dynamics, would be particularly well-suited to this project. The tender is designed for qualified technical providers that can meet the high standards of performance and innovation required by the National Decommissioning Centre at the University of Aberdeen, with technical quality weighted at 85% and price at 15% in the award criteria. Successful execution could enhance a business's reputation and broaden its client base within the academic and industrial research communities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BARRIER QUALIFICATION CHAMBER - UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

Notice Description

The National Decommissioning Centre at the University of Aberdeen has identified the need for a downhole testing facility with the primary purpose of evaluating the behaviour of new materials for plugging and abandonment (P&A) of oil and gas wells. Existing and emerging alternative plugging technologies require a framework for validation and qualification. A test facility is to be built for this purpose. The facility will have to mimic downhole conditions such as pressure and temperature and allow a test tool to be deployed and activated before enabling a pressure test of the seal.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The National Decommissioning Centre at the University of Aberdeen has identified the need for a downhole testing facility with the primary purpose of evaluating the behaviour of new materials for plugging and abandonment (P&A) of oil and gas wells. Existing and emerging alternative plugging technologies require a framework for validation and qualification. A test facility is to be built for this purpose. The facility will have to mimic downhole conditions such as pressure and temperature and allow a test tool to be deployed and activated before enabling a pressure test of the seal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060794
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003859-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment


CPV Codes

43121500 - Well-testing equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
e-sourcing@abdn.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 3FX
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

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