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title: "Investment Services - University of Aberdeen"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000825410"
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# Investment Services - University of Aberdeen

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000825410

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## Summary

The University of Aberdeen is currently in the tender stage of a public procurement process, inviting proposals for investment advice and custodianship services for its investment portfolios. This contract, coded as AU25/14, falls under the services category and operates within the education industry. Located in Aberdeen, it uses an open procedure allowing electronic submissions until 10th April 2026, which is also the date when bid openings commence and the award period starts. The procurement project has been spearheaded using PCS-Tender, and the anticipated contract period is set for an initial term of five years beginning on 5th July 2026, with potential renewals for up to two additional two-year phases, contingent on satisfactory reviews.

This procurement opportunity presents significant business growth potential for firms specialising in financial services, specifically those with expertise in investment advisory and custodianship. The contract award considers technical quality and pricing criteria, with technical expertise accounting for 80% of the evaluation. Businesses proficient in electronic payment and invoicing will find the terms favourable, and there is scope for extended contractual commitments based on performance outcomes. Given the initial duration and options for extension, this opportunity is well-suited for businesses aiming to secure a long-term collaboration with a prestigious institution within a stable and supportive tender framework.

## 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 | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550829 |
| 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 |
| 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 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550829

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550829
  Investment Services - University of Aberdeen - 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.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- 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.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

## Provenance

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