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title: "Provision of Pest Control Services for the University of Aberdeen"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000813114"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN"
published: "2026-02-06"
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# Provision of Pest Control Services for the University of Aberdeen

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000813114

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the University of Aberdeen, involved the tender and subsequent award for the "Provision of Pest Control Services" across its estate, focusing on comprehensive and environmentally responsible pest management solutions. The buying organisation is based in Aberdeen, Scotland (UKM50), and operates in the education sector. The open procurement method used indicates a transparent selection process, with the final contract awarded to two suppliers: Copley Pest Solution from Leeds and RCA Pest Services Ltd from Glasgow. The contract, valued at £200,000, was signed on 2 February 2026, with the process now in the contract award stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in pest control services to partner with an educational institution and showcase their capability to handle large-scale service requirements. Companies equipped with expertise in planned and reactive pest management can leverage this framework agreement to strengthen their client portfolio. Furthermore, this opportunity aligns well with small to medium enterprises (SMEs), as demonstrated by the successful bids from SME suppliers, allowing them to expand their service reach and operation within the UK, particularly in the education sector.

## Notice

Award of contract for a qualified and experienced contractor to provide comprehensive pest control services across its estate. This includes both planned preventative measures and reactive interventions to manage and mitigate pest activity in a safe, effective, and environmentally responsible manner. It is the intention of the University to establish a ranked framework agreement with a maximum of (2) two Contractors to work with the University's Estates Team.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Aberdeen seeks a qualified and experienced contractor to provide comprehensive pest control services across its estate. This includes both planned preventative measures and reactive interventions to manage and mitigate pest activity in a safe, effective, and environmentally responsible manner. It is the intention of the University to establish a ranked framework agreement with a maximum of (2) two Contractors to work with the University's Estates Team.

Renewal: Option to extend for two (2) further periods, each of 12 months subject to satisfactory annual review and mutual agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548991 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | The nature of the service will be ongoing dependent on the needs of the University of Aberdeen, a re-tender will be advertised in line with this and the current expiration date of the contract being tendered. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £200,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | COPLEY PEST SOLUTION; RCA PEST SERVICES LTD T/A PEST SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90922000 - Pest-control services

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548991
- 15 Oct 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541456

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541456
  Provision of Pest Control Services for the University of Aberdeen - The University of Aberdeen seeks a qualified and experienced contractor to provide comprehensive pest control services across its estate. This includes both planned preventative measures and reactive interventions to manage and mitigate pest activity in a safe, effective, and environmentally responsible manner. It is the intention of the University to establish a ranked framework agreement with a maximum of (2) two Contractors to work with the University's Estates Team.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548991
  Provision of Pest Control Services for the University of Aberdeen - Award of contract for a qualified and experienced contractor to provide comprehensive pest control services across its estate. This includes both planned preventative measures and reactive interventions to manage and mitigate pest activity in a safe, effective, and environmentally responsible manner. It is the intention of the University to establish a ranked framework agreement with a maximum of (2) two Contractors to work with the University's Estates Team.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000813114
- https://copleypestcontrol.co.uk/
- https://www.pestsolutions.co.uk/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html?VISITORID=fcad6e8d-f138-4ad4-9225-7a79d842b262&_ncp=1715248066272.37289-1

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