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title: "Investment Services - University of Aberdeen"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066131"
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published: "2026-03-03"
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# Investment Services - University of Aberdeen

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066131

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## Summary

The University of Aberdeen is inviting tenders for Investment Services, focusing on corporate finance and venture capital services. This procurement falls within the services category and is being conducted through an open procedure. Interested parties must submit their proposals electronically by 10 April 2026, with the bid evaluation set to commence on the same day. The process involves custodianship services for the university's investment portfolios. Located in Aberdeen, United Kingdom, this tender provides significant opportunities for organisations experienced in financial consultancy services.

Businesses specialising in investment advice and financial consultancy may find this tender particularly appealing, given the emphasis on quality technical criteria, which accounts for 80% of the evaluation. There is a potential for a long-term engagement, as the initial contract duration is five years, with possibilities for extensions based on performance and mutual agreement. With the University of Aberdeen being a reputed educational institution, successful bidders will gain prestige and visibility, which may foster further growth and open doors to future contracts within the education sector.

## Notice

This is an invitation to submit a proposal to enter into a contract with the University of Aberdeen, for investment advice and custodianship services of the University and DT SCIO investment Portfolios.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is an invitation to submit a proposal to enter into a contract with the University of Aberdeen, for investment advice and custodianship services of the University and DT SCIO investment Portfolios.

Renewal: An initial term of 5 years from 5 July 2026. The Investment Committee will have the option of extending the contract (either singly or in phases) for up to two additional periods of 2 years, subject to satisfactory annual review and mutual agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019064-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB24 3FX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66122000 - Corporate finance and venture capital services
- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2026 at 15:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019064-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000825410
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00102
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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