--- title: "PORTABLE APPLIANCE TESTING AND FIXED WIRE TESTING - UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000830487" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000830487" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000830487.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000830487.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN" published: "2026-05-01" --- # PORTABLE APPLIANCE TESTING AND FIXED WIRE TESTING - UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000830487 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000830487) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000830487.json) ## Summary The University of Aberdeen is seeking a contractor for its project titled "Portable Appliance Testing and Fixed Wire Testing". This procurement falls under the education industry category and is located in Aberdeen, UKM50. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage with the submission deadline set for 1st June 2026. The open procedure method is utilised for this procurement, which requires electronic submissions via the Public Contracts Scotland tendering platform. The services contract involves annual preventative maintenance for E.I.C.R. and PAT across the university's estate, with E.I.C.R. testing on a rolling five-year cycle, except for hazardous stores. The award period is expected to start on the same day as the deadline, 1st June 2026. This tender presents a substantial business opportunity for companies specialising in electrical inspection and testing services. The requirement for a single contractor suggests that the university seeks a reliable partner capable of managing comprehensive estate-wide testing, potentially leading to a long-term business relationship. Firms with expertise in service delivery in educational institutions and those experienced in PAT and E.I.C.R. testing are well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the requirement for quality and price as award criteria, businesses that can deliver high technical standards at competitive pricing will be best positioned to succeed. Moreover, the option for two additional one-year extensions enhances the opportunity for sustained business growth. Businesses compliant with electronic payment, ordering, and invoicing policies, which are allowed in this procurement, will find this tender advantageous. ## 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 | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555070 | | 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 | 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 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555070 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555070 PORTABLE APPLIANCE TESTING AND FIXED WIRE TESTING - UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN - 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. ## Notice URLs - http:// - 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 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000830487. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000830487.json.