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PORTABLE APPLIANCE TESTING AND FIXED WIRE TESTING - UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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01 May 2026 at 14:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the University of Aberdeen, seeking services in technical testing under the title "PORTABLE APPLIANCE TESTING AND FIXED WIRE TESTING". The buying organisation, located in Aberdeen, has initiated an open procurement procedure for the inspection and testing of E.I.C.R. and PAT across its estate. The procurement is at the tender stage with a submission deadline of 1st June 2026. The relevant industry category is technical testing services, classified under CPV code 71632000. This opportunity covers an anticipated contract period of 720 days with an option for two one-year extensions, and the procurement allows for electronic submissions through the specified online portal.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specializing in electrical inspection and testing services, particularly those with capabilities in preventative maintenance. Companies with expertise in technical testing, especially those familiar with annual electrical inspections and rolling 5-year cycles for E.I.C.R. testing, would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process values a balance of technical quality and competitive pricing, each accounting for 50% of the awarding criteria, offering a fair chance for technically proficient firms to secure this contract and establish a long-term relationship with a reputable academic institution.

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Notice Title

PORTABLE APPLIANCE TESTING AND FIXED WIRE TESTING - UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

Notice Description

The University requires a single contractor to provide a service for Inspection and Testing of E.I.C.R. and PAT. We aim to have preventative maintenance carried out annually which will cover the entire estate. The E.I.C.R. Testing is on a rolling 5 year cycle apart from the hazardous stores. The PAT testing will be carried out on an annual cycle.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University requires a single contractor to provide a service for Inspection and Testing of E.I.C.R. and PAT. We aim to have preventative maintenance carried out annually which will cover the entire estate. The E.I.C.R. Testing is on a rolling 5 year cycle apart from the hazardous stores. The PAT testing will be carried out on an annual cycle.

Options: 2 x optional 1 year extensions

Renewal: 2 x optional 1 year extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06909d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040682-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71632000 - Technical testing services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 20265 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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