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PROVISION OF PAYMENT PLATFORM - UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

University of Aberdeen

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18 Sep 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen is procuring an enterprise online payment platform and associated payment processing services for its operations in Aberdeen. The requirement covers software delivered as a service, merchant services, payment gateway functionality and an online store. It also includes implementation, integration with existing systems, support, maintenance and related professional services. This is an information technology and payment services requirement, covering both the platform and the services needed to introduce and operate it. The procurement is arranged as a single requirement for the University, with electronic ordering and electronic payment forming part of the intended operating model. Suppliers offering an integrated platform rather than a standalone payment gateway are likely to be relevant.

The procurement has reached tender: the University invited offers through an open procedure, with bids submitted electronically. The tender deadline is 19 October 2026 at 12:00 UTC, with bid opening at the same time and evaluation scheduled to start then. The initial contract period is 1,800 days, described as five years, and the University may extend it by up to ten further years in one or more 12-month periods. Evaluation is weighted 80% to technical quality and 20% to price. Bids must be in English, remain valid for 90 days after submission, and may not include variants. The contract is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement.

This opportunity suits payment technology providers, payment service companies and systems integrators able to supply and operate an enterprise-grade online payment platform. Strong candidates will be able to combine SaaS delivery with merchant acquiring or processing services, payment gateway capability and online commerce functionality. The requirement also favours suppliers with practical experience of implementation, integration into institutional systems, ongoing support, maintenance and associated professional services. It is relevant to businesses able to take responsibility for a complete payment service rather than supplying isolated software or processing alone. Providers should be prepared to demonstrate technical quality as the dominant evaluation consideration, supported by robust operational capability for a long-term university service.

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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-r6ebe6-0000843414
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564806
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract 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 20264 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564806
    PROVISION OF PAYMENT PLATFORM - UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN - 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

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