Tender

Portable Appliance Testing 2026

HULL COLLEGE

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Tender

29 Apr 2026 at 08:02

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Hull College is seeking to procure Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) services for its estate, located in Hull, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the industry category of technical inspection and testing services and aims to ensure the safety of portable electrical equipment for staff, students, and visitors. The procurement process follows an open competition method and is currently at the tender stage, with key dates such as the enquiry period ending on 15th May 2026 and the tender submission deadline on 20th May 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1st August 2026 and will run for 24 months, with an option to extend for an additional year. The gross contract value is £50,000 GBP.

This tender presents an excellent growth opportunity for businesses specialising in technical inspection and testing services, particularly those experienced in PAT services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable, indicating an inclusive procurement approach. With an award criteria weighted equally on quality and price, companies focusing on providing high-quality and cost-effective solutions stand a good chance to compete. Businesses that can provide reliable service aligned with industry standards and engage efficiently with the electronic submission process will find this tender aligned with their growth ambitions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Portable Appliance Testing 2026

Notice Description

This specification relates to the provision of Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) services across Hull College's estate, as listed within this document, to ensure that portable electrical equipment is inspected and tested in accordance with current legislation, relevant British Standards, and recognised industry guidance in order to maintain safe environments for staff, students and visitors. 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.

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068d76
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038919-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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