--- title: "PROVISION OF PAYMENT PLATFORM - UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000843414" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000843414" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000843414.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000843414.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "University of Aberdeen" published: "2026-09-18" --- # PROVISION OF PAYMENT PLATFORM - UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN Buyer: University of Aberdeen Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000843414 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000843414) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000843414.json) ## Summary The University of Aberdeen is procuring an enterprise online payment platform and associated payment processing services for its operations in Aberdeen. The requirement covers software delivered as a service, merchant services, payment gateway functionality and an online store. It also includes implementation, integration with existing systems, support, maintenance and related professional services. This is an information technology and payment services requirement, covering both the platform and the services needed to introduce and operate it. The procurement is arranged as a single requirement for the University, with electronic ordering and electronic payment forming part of the intended operating model. Suppliers offering an integrated platform rather than a standalone payment gateway are likely to be relevant. The procurement has reached tender: the University invited offers through an open procedure, with bids submitted electronically. The tender deadline is 19 October 2026 at 12:00 UTC, with bid opening at the same time and evaluation scheduled to start then. The initial contract period is 1,800 days, described as five years, and the University may extend it by up to ten further years in one or more 12-month periods. Evaluation is weighted 80% to technical quality and 20% to price. Bids must be in English, remain valid for 90 days after submission, and may not include variants. The contract is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement. This opportunity suits payment technology providers, payment service companies and systems integrators able to supply and operate an enterprise-grade online payment platform. Strong candidates will be able to combine SaaS delivery with merchant acquiring or processing services, payment gateway capability and online commerce functionality. The requirement also favours suppliers with practical experience of implementation, integration into institutional systems, ongoing support, maintenance and associated professional services. It is relevant to businesses able to take responsibility for a complete payment service rather than supplying isolated software or processing alone. Providers should be prepared to demonstrate technical quality as the dominant evaluation consideration, supported by robust operational capability for a long-term university service. ## Notice Provision of an enterprise online payment platform and associated payment processing services, including software-as-a-service (SaaS), merchant services, payment gateway functionality, online store capability, implementation, integration, support, maintenance and associated professional services ### Lot Information Lot 1 Provision of an enterprise online payment platform and associated payment processing services, including software-as-a-service (SaaS), merchant services, payment gateway functionality, online store capability, implementation, integration, support, maintenance and associated professional services Renewal: The contract will be awarded for an initial period of five years. At its sole discretion, the University may extend the contract by up to ten additional years, with extensions capable of being exercised as one or multiple twelve-month periods at a time. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564806 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Sep 2026 | | Submission deadline | 19 Oct 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 | | Postcode area | 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 - 48 - Software package and information systems - 66 - Financial and insurance services ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 48100000 - Industry specific software package - 48442000 - Financial systems software package - 66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services ## Release History - 18 Sep 2026 at 01:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564806 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564806 PROVISION OF PAYMENT PLATFORM - UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN - Provision of an enterprise online payment platform and associated payment processing services, including software-as-a-service (SaaS), merchant services, payment gateway functionality, online store capability, implementation, integration, support, maintenance and associated professional services ## 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-r6ebe6-0000843414 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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