This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Jun 2026 at 13:34

Tender

29 Apr 2026 at 08:02

Summary of the contracting process

Hull College, a sub-central government public authority in the UK, has completed the procurement process for Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) services under the contract ID "T/26/375/GROUP/EST". The process was initiated on 24th June 2026, culminating in an award to LATIS & STUART LIMITED. The contract, valued at £50,000, encompasses technical inspection and testing services across Hull College's estate. Spanning a period from 1st August 2026 to 31st August 2028, with a potential twelve-month extension, this open competition under the UK's procurement guidelines invited broad participation with a strong focus on quality and price in equal measure.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specializing in technical inspection and testing services, particularly Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), which were identified as suitable candidates for the bidding process. Firms looking for a stable, multi-year contract have the chance to create long-term relationships and gain a foothold in the educational sector's public procurement market. By engaging with Hull College through this procurement process, businesses can showcase their expertise in ensuring compliance with relevant British Standards and legislative requirements, thereby enhancing their market reputation and expanding their client base.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

PAT Testing

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068d76
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059473-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
20 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20265 days ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HULL COLLEGE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LATIS & STUART

Further Information

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