This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

30 Jun 2026 at 08:28

Award

24 Jun 2026 at 14:34

Tender

29 Apr 2026 at 09:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by Hull College, a sub-central government public authority located in Hull, UK, for a contract titled "PAT Testing". This procurement falls under the services industry category and involves providing Portable Appliance Testing services throughout Hull College's estate. The competitive open tender process, facilitated below the threshold, culminated with the contract awarded on 30th June 2026. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st August 2026 and will run for a period of 24 months, with potential for a 12-month extension. The project's main procurement category is technical inspection and testing services, and its total estimated value is £50,000. The tender stage was completed, and the contract was awarded to LATIS & STUART LIMITED, a supplier based in Hull.

This opportunity presents significant business growth potential for SMEs involved in technical inspection and testing services. By being open to competitive participation, the procurement process offered a level playing field for small and medium enterprises to engage and compete. Businesses with expertise in ensuring portable electrical equipment safety, aligned with British Standards and legislation, are especially well-positioned to leverage such contracts. The structure of this contract, with its 24-month duration and optional extension, also provides stability and long-term engagement for the winning supplier. Companies like LATIS & STUART LIMITED benefit from such contracts by expanding their client base and reinforcing their presence within the public sector procurement landscape.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

PAT Testing

Notice Description

To provide Hull College with PAT Testing as per tender documents

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract will comprise the planned inspection, testing and recording of portable electrical appliances across the College estate for a period of 24 months commencing 1st August 2026, with the option for the College to extend the contract for a further 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068d76
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060993-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Hull College
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HULL
Postcode
HU1 3DG
Postcode Area
Hull
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
Electoral Ward
St Andrew's & Docklands
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LATIS & STUART LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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