The verdict in three sentences
For an Aberdeen oilfield services company (offshore maintenance, 220 technicians), the website is first of all a prequalification document read by operators' procurement and HSE teams before a supplier joins a shortlist. As a 2026 market order of magnitude, an Aberdeen agency charges 15,000 to 30,000 GBP for a corporate site with HSE, ISO 45001 certification, energy transition capabilities and project references. Plan 8 to 10 weeks of project time and 200 to 500 GBP per month of maintenance.
What an operator's buyer reads before prequalification
A category manager at a North Sea operator receives dozens of submissions per tender. Before opening the questionnaire, the team checks online: real company footprint, capabilities, safety statistics, valid certifications, and often Achilles FPAL registration. An empty or outdated site suggests a fragile business. A precise site saves a step and supports your bid.
| Website page | What the buyer checks | Evidence to publish |
|---|---|---|
| Capabilities and services | Real scope: offshore maintenance, inspection, lifting | Equipment list, bases, headcount by trade |
| HSE | Safety culture | TRIR, LTIF over 3 years, hours without lost-time incident |
| Certifications | Validity and scope | ISO 45001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 with expiry dates |
| Energy transition | Relevance beyond oil and gas | Decommissioning, offshore wind, CCS projects |
| Project references | Comparable experience | Anonymised or approved projects: duration, crew, HSE result |
| Governance and compliance | Ethical risk | Code of conduct, Bribery Act policy, Modern Slavery statement |
| Careers | Ability to mobilise | Openings, required tickets (BOSIET, GWO) |
Budget and options
| Component | Typical Aberdeen agency range (GBP) | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate design and industrial imagery | 3,000 to 6,000 | Site photo shoot often extra |
| Capabilities and services pages | 2,500 to 5,000 | Depends on number of service lines |
| HSE pages with updatable indicators | 1,500 to 3,000 | Often forgotten, highly read |
| Certificate library in PDF | 1,000 to 2,000 | With expiry tracking |
| Filterable project references | 2,000 to 4,500 | By client, trade, year |
| Careers module | 1,500 to 3,500 | Application form, ATS link |
| Total | 15,000 to 30,000 | Higher with a CMS integrated into HR or ERP |
Energy transition deserves its own page. UK operators and the North Sea Transition Authority push suppliers toward decommissioning, offshore wind and carbon capture work, and buyers increasingly ask how a contractor's skills transfer. Publish concrete numbers: projects delivered, technicians trained for GWO, share of revenue outside oil and gas. Update them at least once a year.
On data, UK GDPR applies to applications received through the careers module. State the purpose, retention period and controller contact, and store CVs encrypted.
8 to 10 week schedule
Weeks 1 and 2: workshop with the commercial director and HSE manager, collection of certificates and statistics. Weeks 3 and 4: mock-ups and capabilities copy. Weeks 5 to 7: development, references, certificate library. Weeks 8 to 10: technical review by an engineer, speed tests, go-live. Keep your prequalification pack consistent with the site: buyers compare both.
Mini case study
Graham, commercial director of a 220-technician offshore maintenance company in Aberdeen, an illustrative persona, answers about 12 prequalifications a year and passes 5. His team spends 25 hours per submission gathering certificates and statistics. With a 22,000 GBP site plus 300 GBP monthly maintenance, about 25,600 GBP in year one, documents are centralised and the team saves roughly 8 hours per submission, 96 hours a year. If a single extra prequalification leads to a 1.5 million GBP maintenance contract at a 12 % margin, the site pays for itself about seven times.
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FAQ
How much does an oilfield services company website cost in Aberdeen?
As a market order of magnitude, 15,000 to 30,000 GBP for a corporate site with HSE pages and references. Maintenance runs 200 to 500 GBP per month.
Should we publish our HSE statistics?
Yes, it is one of the first things checked. Publish at least TRIR and LTIF over 3 years and hours worked.
Do we need an energy transition page?
Increasingly yes, as operators diversify. Show decommissioning, wind or CCS projects and GWO-trained headcount.
How should certifications be presented?
In a PDF library with scope and expiry dates. An expired certificate online can disqualify you faster than having none.
What timeline should we plan for?
8 to 10 weeks, provided certificates and statistics are gathered by week 2.
Let's scope your project. Send us your certifications, trades and upcoming tenders, and we will price the corporate site and the 8 to 10 week schedule. Detailed quote within 48 h. WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
