Tender

PORTABLE APPLIANCE TESTING AND FIXED WIRE TESTING - UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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01 May 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen is seeking a contractor for its project titled "Portable Appliance Testing and Fixed Wire Testing". This procurement falls under the education industry category and is located in Aberdeen, UKM50. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage with the submission deadline set for 1st June 2026. The open procedure method is utilised for this procurement, which requires electronic submissions via the Public Contracts Scotland tendering platform. The services contract involves annual preventative maintenance for E.I.C.R. and PAT across the university's estate, with E.I.C.R. testing on a rolling five-year cycle, except for hazardous stores. The award period is expected to start on the same day as the deadline, 1st June 2026.

This tender presents a substantial business opportunity for companies specialising in electrical inspection and testing services. The requirement for a single contractor suggests that the university seeks a reliable partner capable of managing comprehensive estate-wide testing, potentially leading to a long-term business relationship. Firms with expertise in service delivery in educational institutions and those experienced in PAT and E.I.C.R. testing are well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the requirement for quality and price as award criteria, businesses that can deliver high technical standards at competitive pricing will be best positioned to succeed. Moreover, the option for two additional one-year extensions enhances the opportunity for sustained business growth. Businesses compliant with electronic payment, ordering, and invoicing policies, which are allowed in this procurement, will find this tender advantageous.

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Notice Information

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000830487
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555070
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract 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 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555070
    PORTABLE APPLIANCE TESTING AND FIXED WIRE TESTING - UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN - 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.

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