Award

Provision of Pest Control Services for the University of Aberdeen

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Feb 2026 at 00:00

Tender

15 Oct 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the University of Aberdeen, involved the tender and subsequent award for the "Provision of Pest Control Services" across its estate, focusing on comprehensive and environmentally responsible pest management solutions. The buying organisation is based in Aberdeen, Scotland (UKM50), and operates in the education sector. The open procurement method used indicates a transparent selection process, with the final contract awarded to two suppliers: Copley Pest Solution from Leeds and RCA Pest Services Ltd from Glasgow. The contract, valued at £200,000, was signed on 2 February 2026, with the process now in the contract award stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in pest control services to partner with an educational institution and showcase their capability to handle large-scale service requirements. Companies equipped with expertise in planned and reactive pest management can leverage this framework agreement to strengthen their client portfolio. Furthermore, this opportunity aligns well with small to medium enterprises (SMEs), as demonstrated by the successful bids from SME suppliers, allowing them to expand their service reach and operation within the UK, particularly in the education sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Pest Control Services for the University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

Award of contract for a qualified and experienced contractor to provide comprehensive pest control services across its estate. This includes both planned preventative measures and reactive interventions to manage and mitigate pest activity in a safe, effective, and environmentally responsible manner. It is the intention of the University to establish a ranked framework agreement with a maximum of (2) two Contractors to work with the University's Estates Team.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Aberdeen seeks a qualified and experienced contractor to provide comprehensive pest control services across its estate. This includes both planned preventative measures and reactive interventions to manage and mitigate pest activity in a safe, effective, and environmentally responsible manner. It is the intention of the University to establish a ranked framework agreement with a maximum of (2) two Contractors to work with the University's Estates Team.

Renewal: Option to extend for two (2) further periods, each of 12 months subject to satisfactory annual review and mutual agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000813114
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548991
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90922000 - Pest-control services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
The nature of the service will be ongoing dependent on the needs of the University of Aberdeen, a re-tender will be advertised in line with this and the current expiration date of the contract being tendered.

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

COPLEY PEST SOLUTION

RCA PEST SERVICES LTD T/A PEST SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541456
    Provision of Pest Control Services for the University of Aberdeen - The University of Aberdeen seeks a qualified and experienced contractor to provide comprehensive pest control services across its estate. This includes both planned preventative measures and reactive interventions to manage and mitigate pest activity in a safe, effective, and environmentally responsible manner. It is the intention of the University to establish a ranked framework agreement with a maximum of (2) two Contractors to work with the University's Estates Team.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548991
    Provision of Pest Control Services for the University of Aberdeen - Award of contract for a qualified and experienced contractor to provide comprehensive pest control services across its estate. This includes both planned preventative measures and reactive interventions to manage and mitigate pest activity in a safe, effective, and environmentally responsible manner. It is the intention of the University to establish a ranked framework agreement with a maximum of (2) two Contractors to work with the University's Estates Team.

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