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Help & Advice

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions please let us know by sending an e-mail to PECOS-SysAdmin@dundee.ac.uk.

• User Guides
  • PECOS Quick Guide (PDF from MS Word, 4Mb)
  • A Guide to PECOS (MS Word, 4Mb)

• Frequently Asked Questions

Using your PECOS account

Activating your PECOS user account

• If you have been identified as a user of the PECOS eProcurement system and have completed appropriate training, an email has been sent to your University of Dundee email account containing your PECOS username and an activation password.
• The first time you log in to PECOS you will be prompted to change your password.
• Navigate to the PECOS Home Page and click the Password button to change your password. (See Security Tips for additional guidance)

Security Tips

• Never tell anyone your password. (Even support staff will never need to know it.)
• Do not tell anyone your username (Unless asked by support staff).
• If you are a slow typist, be aware that someone may watch as you type your password.
• Passwords should:
  • never be written down or stored electronically
  • be at least six characters long
  • use both upper and lower case letters
  • use a combination of number, punctuation and letters
  • not be a word in any language, slang, dialect or jargon
  • not be based on personal information eg names of family members
  • not be your previous or current one
• Remember YOU are responsible for all activities carried out under your PECOS username.
• Breaches of the rules can result in formal disciplinary measures being taken.

Using IT Responsibly

Other University of Dundee regulations must also be followed including:

• Procurement's Purchasing Manual (Word .doc 16Kb)
• Data Protection Policy
• Email Policy
• Records Management Policy

Additional Help

Please contact the ICS Service Desk by:

• completing the online ICS Service Desk Enquiry Form
• email to ICS ServiceDesk, or
• telephoning ext 88000