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Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) and Fixed Appliance Testing (FAT)

Heriot-Watt University

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Sep 2026 at 16:55

Award Notice
Tender

26 Mar 2026 at 13:29

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Heriot-Watt University contracted for portable appliance testing (PAT) and fixed appliance testing (FAT) across its Edinburgh and Borders premises. The service covers inspection, testing, certification and reporting for portable and fixed electrical appliances and equipment in University facilities, to ensure they are maintained in line with relevant legislation and safety standards. The delivery location identified for this procurement is the Edinburgh campus. This is electrical equipment testing and compliance work, rather than the supply of appliances. The requirement concerns the University’s own facilities and equipment, with a contractor responsible for carrying out and documenting the testing service.

The procurement is complete and a contract has been awarded to Guardian Electrical Compliance Ltd. The contract was signed on 3 July 2026 and is active. Its value is £378,330. The tender’s estimated value was £350,000. The stated contract period runs from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029, with a potential two further one-year extensions subject to satisfactory performance and the University’s continuing requirement. The procurement used an open procedure. Bids were evaluated on technical quality (60%) and price (40%). The selection requirement included confirmation of City & Guilds 2377 authorisation or membership. Eight bids were received, all from SMEs; the lot is recorded as cancelled, although the award and contract are active.

This award shows a recurring requirement at Heriot-Watt University for specialist electrical testing across university facilities in Edinburgh and the Borders. A credible competitor would need to deliver portable and fixed appliance inspection and testing, issue certification, and provide clear reporting that supports compliance with relevant legislation and safety standards. City & Guilds 2377 authorisation or membership was an explicit selection requirement, so suppliers should be prepared to demonstrate it. The work calls for the operational capacity to cover equipment across the University’s premises, as well as reliable systems for recording tests and reporting results. Technical quality carried more weight than price in evaluation, indicating that evidence of sound testing methods, competent delivery and compliance documentation is central to competing for this buyer’s requirement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) and Fixed Appliance Testing (FAT)

Notice Description

The University is seeking to appoint a provider for the provision of Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) and Fixed Appliance Testing (FAT) services across Heriot Watt University's Edinburgh and Border's premises. The purpose of the service is to ensure that all portable & fixed electrical equipment is inspected, tested, and maintained in accordance with relevant legislation and safety standards. The appointed contractor will be responsible for the inspection, testing, certification, and reporting of electrical appliances and equipment located within the Heriot Watt University's facilities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The appointed contractor will be responsible for the inspection, testing, certification, and reporting of electrical appliances and equipment located within the Heriot Watt University's facilities.

Renewal: The university reserves the right to extend the Agreement for a further two one-year periods essentially making this Contract five years (3+1+1), subject to satisfactory performance and continuation of the University's requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067528
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/092582-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71632000 - Technical testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£378,330 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Heriot-Watt University
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RICCARTON, EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH14 4AP
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Pentland Hills
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Guardian Electrical Compliance Ltd

Further Information

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