Top suppliers
Top suppliers to Aberdeenshire Council
Top-five suppliers hold 53% of contract value — a concentrated market.
Procurement categories
What Aberdeenshire Council buys
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) breakdown of contracts awarded over the reporting period.
85310000
8531000045210000
4521000050710000
5071000024950000
2495000085320000
8532000045310000
4531000060170000
6017000071220000
7122000045450000
4545000060140000
6014000045260000
4526000045440000
4544000033190000
3319000009110000
0911000045230000
4523000044210000
4421000079410000
7941000072310000
7231000066110000
6611000064110000
64110000Recent contracts
Latest Aberdeenshire Council contracts awarded
The most recently published award notices on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
Supply & Delivery of Swimming Pool Chemicals
Brenntag UK Ltd · 2026-06-10
£260K
Supply & Delivery of Swimming Pool Chemicals
Brenntag UK Ltd · 2026-06-10
£260K
Skip Hire Contract
A & M Smith Skip Hire Ltd · 2026-05-22
£40K
Skip Hire Contract
A & M Smith Skip Hire Ltd · 2026-05-22
£40K
Hawking pest control (Use of a hawk for bird control) at Banchory and Ellon Waste Transfer Stations
Presly Pest Control Ltd · 2026-05-20
£57K
Banchory (Crow's Nest) Waste Transfer Station
Presly Pest Control Ltd · 2026-05-20
£28K
NEW AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT AT GREENACRES, PETERHEAD
Claymore Homes Ltd · 2026-05-05
£8.9M
19536 – Aboyne – Store Golf Road – Site Clearance
Hunter Construction (Aberdeen) Limited · 2026-05-05
£20K
NEW AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT AT GREENACRES, PETERHEAD
Claymore Homes Ltd · 2026-05-05
£8.9M
19380 - BALMOOR UNIT 1 - CLADDING WORKS - PETERHEAD
KR Steel Services Ltd · 2026-05-01
£98K
19009 : Bonty Court, Aboyne & James Presly Court, Huntly - Sprinkler Installation, Fire Alarm Emergency Lighting Upgrade
KW Contractors Ltd · 2026-04-30
£2.0M
Aberdeenshire High Friction Surfacing 2025-26
Martin Specialist Coatings Ltd · 2026-04-30
£52K
A975 Waterside Bridge Paint Repairs Phase 2 Re-tender
Moray Blast Ltd · 2026-04-29
£505K
Aberdeenshire Debt Services
Kincardine and Mearns Citizens Advice · 2026-04-29
£100K
Aberdeenshire Information and Advice Services
Kincardine and Mearns Citizens Advice Bureau · 2026-04-29
£780K
Award of Category 3 Assessment Checks for A92 Inverbervie Jubilee Bridge, B9158 Dinnet Bridge and...
WSP · 2026-04-27
2025 Social Care - Framework for Support at Home Services in Aberdeenshire
Penumbra · 2026-04-23
£198.0M
2025 Social Care - Framework for Support at Home Services in Aberdeenshire
Penumbra · 2026-04-23
£198.0M
NEW AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT AT PLOTS 128 AND 129 LADYSBRIDGE VILLAGE BANFF
Ladysbridge Village Ltd · 2026-04-15
£357K
NEW AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT AT PLOTS 128 AND 129 LADYSBRIDGE VILLAGE BANFF
Ladysbridge Village Ltd · 2026-04-15
£357K
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Open opportunities
Open Aberdeenshire Council tenders
Tenders currently inviting bids. SMEs can respond via the official tender portal.
Bulk Haulage of Residual Waste to EfW, Aberdeen
Deadline: 2026-06-19
Buildings to Lease - Aberdeenshire (For the delivery of social care support services)
Buildings to Lease - Aberdeenshire (For the delivery of social care support services)
Provision of Visitor & Events Catering at Macduff Marine Aquarium
Provision of Fleet Management System, Support, Maintenance and Development
Expert Help for Business
Family Support Service for Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs
Research / Analysis / Youth Engagement Researcher
Request for Information: Cloud Hosted Real Time Passenger Information (RTPI) System
Outreach Housing Support Services – Adults and Young Persons
£5.0M
Outreach Housing Support Services – Adults and Young Persons
Collection, Treatment/Sorting of Textiles for Recycling/Reuse
Collection, Treatment and Recycling of Street Sweepings and Gully Waste
Meet the Buyer North 2025
Provision of Infrastructure and Asset Management Solution
Request for Information for Provision of Visitor and Events Catering Services at Macduff Marine Aquarium
Request for Information for Provision of Visitor and Events Catering Services at Macduff Marine Aquarium
£1.8M
Request for Information for Provision of Visitor and Events Catering Services at Macduff Marine Aquarium
Short Break (Respite Care) service based in Central Aberdeenshire
Disabled Persons Housing Service
£210K
Market analysis
Bidding into Aberdeenshire Council — what to expect
Supplier concentration and timing patterns that shape SME bid strategy.
53%
Top-5 supplier share
35d
Avg response window
28d
Median response window
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Avg contract duration
Frequently asked
Common questions about selling to Aberdeenshire Council
How much does Aberdeenshire Council spend on procurement?
Aberdeenshire Council awarded 310 contracts totalling £702.8M between 2023-06-17 and 2026-06-17, working with 142 unique suppliers. Average contract value is £2.7M.
Who are Aberdeenshire Council's top suppliers?
The largest suppliers to Aberdeenshire Council by total award value are Penumbra, FES, A&I Coaches Ltd. The top five suppliers together hold 53% of contract value.
What does Aberdeenshire Council buy from suppliers?
Aberdeenshire Council's procurement is concentrated in 85310000, 45210000, 50710000, alongside specialist categories. See the full CPV breakdown below.
How can my business bid for Aberdeenshire Council contracts?
Aberdeenshire Council publishes open tenders on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder. ENKII matches your business against live tenders, identifies certifications you'll need, and surfaces frameworks worth applying to. Free Readiness Score in 3 minutes.
What's the typical response window for Aberdeenshire Council tenders?
Aberdeenshire Council typically gives suppliers a median of 28 days to respond (average 35 days). Standard contract duration is around 0 months.
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Sources & methodology
How this profile is compiled
Analysed by ENKII · Updated 2026-06-17
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