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PROVISION OF PAYMENT PLATFORM - UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

University of Aberdeen

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18 Sep 2026 at 11:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen is seeking an enterprise online payment platform and associated payment processing services. The requirement covers software as a service, merchant services, payment gateway functionality and an online store, together with implementation, integration, support, maintenance and related professional services. In plain terms, this is a financial systems and payment technology requirement rather than a general IT software purchase. The service will support the University of Aberdeen in Aberdeen. The procurement is for goods, with the main classification covering industry-specific software and related classifications covering software and information systems, financial systems software, and financial transaction processing and clearing-house services. The requirement is grouped into one lot and is intended to provide an integrated platform and service rather than separate purchases of individual components.

The procurement reached tender: the University invited offers through an open procedure, with bids submitted electronically. It comprises one lot. The tender deadline was 19 October 2026 at 12:00 noon, with bid opening and the start of the stated award period at the same time. The contract is for an initial five years, represented by a 1,800-day period, and the University may extend it by up to a further ten years, in one or more 12-month periods. Evaluation is weighted 80% technical quality and 20% price. Bids must remain valid for 90 days, must be submitted in English and cannot include variants. The contract supports electronic ordering and electronic payment; electronic invoicing is allowed. The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement.

This opportunity suits established payment technology providers able to deliver an enterprise-grade online payment platform as a managed SaaS service, alongside merchant acquiring or other payment-processing capability. Strong candidates will be able to provide secure payment gateway functionality, online-store facilities and financial systems integration, then implement and support the service in a university environment. The requirement also favours suppliers with the technical teams and operational capacity to manage integrations, ongoing maintenance, service support and associated professional services over a long-term relationship. Experience of connecting payment platforms with institutional systems and handling varied online payment journeys would be directly relevant. Providers may also be well placed where they can combine software, payment operations and consultancy rather than supplying a standalone application.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PROVISION OF PAYMENT PLATFORM - UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

Notice Description

Provision of an enterprise online payment platform and associated payment processing services, including software-as-a-service (SaaS), merchant services, payment gateway functionality, online store capability, implementation, integration, support, maintenance and associated professional services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of an enterprise online payment platform and associated payment processing services, including software-as-a-service (SaaS), merchant services, payment gateway functionality, online store capability, implementation, integration, support, maintenance and associated professional services

Renewal: The contract will be awarded for an initial period of five years. At its sole discretion, the University may extend the contract by up to ten additional years, with extensions capable of being exercised as one or multiple twelve-month periods at a time.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-07753e
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/088594-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

48 - Software package and information systems

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48442000 - Financial systems software package

66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
19 Oct 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 3FX
Postcode Area
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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