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title: "PORTABLE APPLIANCE TESTING AND FIXED WIRE TESTING - UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06909d"
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published: "2026-05-01"
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# PORTABLE APPLIANCE TESTING AND FIXED WIRE TESTING - UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06909d

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the University of Aberdeen, seeking services in technical testing under the title "PORTABLE APPLIANCE TESTING AND FIXED WIRE TESTING". The buying organisation, located in Aberdeen, has initiated an open procurement procedure for the inspection and testing of E.I.C.R. and PAT across its estate. The procurement is at the tender stage with a submission deadline of 1st June 2026. The relevant industry category is technical testing services, classified under CPV code 71632000. This opportunity covers an anticipated contract period of 720 days with an option for two one-year extensions, and the procurement allows for electronic submissions through the specified online portal.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specializing in electrical inspection and testing services, particularly those with capabilities in preventative maintenance. Companies with expertise in technical testing, especially those familiar with annual electrical inspections and rolling 5-year cycles for E.I.C.R. testing, would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process values a balance of technical quality and competitive pricing, each accounting for 50% of the awarding criteria, offering a fair chance for technically proficient firms to secure this contract and establish a long-term relationship with a reputable academic institution.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040682-2026 |
| 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 | 1 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 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

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71632000 - Technical testing services

## Release History

- 1 May 2026 at 14:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040682-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000830487
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00102

## Provenance

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