Award

Aberdeenshire Materials Testing Contract 2026-27 to 2029-30

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Apr 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

19 Feb 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeenshire Council has concluded the procurement process for the Aberdeenshire Materials Testing Contract for the period of 2026-2027 to 2029-2030. This contract involves testing services for Aberdeenshire Quarries, classified under the industry category "General public services" with a CPV code of 71632000. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure and has reached the award stage with Stanger Testing Services Ltd having been awarded the contract. The tender was initially published with an electronic submission method and progressed through a tender period ending 18th March 2026, followed by the award period starting on 19th March 2026. The contract is active as of 14th April 2026, valued at £3,138.65, and covers the region of UKM50.

This tender presents opportunities for growth, particularly for large service providers with expertise in materials testing within the construction sector. Companies interested in long-term projects may find this contract appealing, given its renewable nature with a possible two-year extension, subject to performance. The focus on electronic bids indicates a streamlined and accessible process, encouraging participation from a diverse range of businesses. Enterprises looking to establish or expand their presence in Aberdeenshire's quarries industry can leverage this contract for stable business opportunities with the local authority. The contract’s assessment criteria prioritise both price and quality, offering businesses with competitive pricing strategies and high-quality standards a significant advantage in securing similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Aberdeenshire Materials Testing Contract 2026-27 to 2029-30

Notice Description

Testing services for Aberdeenshire Quarries

Lot Information

Lot 1

Price and Quality assessment

Renewal: Aberdeenshire Council have an optional 2-year extension subject to performance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000824150
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553844
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£3,138 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
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
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STANGER TESTING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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