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Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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05 Jan 2026 at 08:06

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contract, awarded by Durham County Council, pertains to Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) services, with potential support for various external customers possessing a Service Level Agreement (SLA) with Procurement Services. This project is targeted towards the repair and maintenance services industry and is based in Durham, UK. The procurement stage is complete, allowing John Cullerton and Sons Limited to commence activities immediately from 22nd December 2025, with the contract extending until 21st December 2027 with an option of renewal for up to 2 years. The procurement was conducted using a limited competition method, below the threshold framework, ensuring a streamlined award process without reopening competition, valued at £150,000. The procurement enables access to contract opportunities for entities like academy schools, fire and rescue services, parish councils, and other public bodies within County Durham, enhancing regional collaboration.

This tender presents a robust opportunity for businesses engaged in repair and maintenance services to expand by providing Portable Appliance Testing within a structured framework agreement. Organisations like SMEs specialising in electrical testing are poised to benefit significantly from engaging with existing SLAs facilitated by Durham County Council, thereby accessing a consistent service demand across diverse public bodies in North East England. The contractual arrangement underscores an opportunity for local businesses to leverage regional partnerships, broaden clientele base within the public sector, and fortify their service reputation through regular engagements, enhancing business sustainability and growth across County Durham and affiliated areas. Aspiring suppliers need to navigate procurement agreements strategically to secure similar contracts and foster growth within the local marketplace.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)

Notice Description

This Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) Services framework will be used mainly from external customers where they have a Service Level Agreement (SLA) with Procurement Services. In addition there may be a requirement for the Council to utilise this framework for support with their internal operation as a subcontractor when required. The Framework does not include any guarantee of any minimum volume of services, or any minimum expenditure. Furthermore, appointment under the Framework Agreement does not constitute a commitment by the Council, or any other contracting authority to the exclusive use of the Framework or an individual supplier for such requirements. This Framework/ Contract will be available for use by Durham County Council and the following additional Contracting Authorities, where they have entered into a Procurement Service Level Agreement (SLA) with Durham County Council: - Academy Schools and Multi-Academy Trusts in the North East - Maintained Schools in County Durham - County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service - Parish Councils and Town Councils in County Durham - Other public bodies with an SLA or Access Agreement with Procurement The above list is not exhaustive, however, and in addition to the above the Framework/Contract may also be made available to other Organisations and Local Authorities where agreed with Durham County Council. In the event that any one of the partners wishes to use the opportunity they will required to enter into an access agreement, which will regulate their use of the framework agreement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05feee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000116-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
22 Dec 2025 - 21 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kelly Stewart
Contact Email
kstew@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5WB
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate and Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JOHN CULLERTON AND SONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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