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Framework Agreement for the provision of Inspection and Testing of Electrical Appliances and Equipment (PAT Testing)

Staffordshire County Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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01 Sep 2026 at 14:57

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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10 Aug 2026 at 10:05

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

12 May 2026 at 15:57

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Staffordshire County Council has procured a single-supplier framework for inspection and testing of electrical appliances and equipment, covering both portable appliances and fixed electrical equipment. The service is intended to provide regular inspection and applicable testing so equipment remains safe, functional and available for use. The work covers all properties administered by the council, including offices, schools and other education sites, social services premises, libraries, leisure centres, residential care homes, domestic dwellings, depots and site offices. Stafford Borough Council, Cannock Chase District Council and South Staffordshire District Council may also use the framework through call-offs. This is an electrical inspection, testing and compliance service, including portable appliance testing and fixed installation-related equipment testing, delivered across Staffordshire Council properties in the United Kingdom.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded following an open procedure. UK TEST LIMITED was selected as the single framework supplier on 6 August 2026, after 10 initial bids and four final-stage bids. The award and contract value is £400,000 excluding VAT (£480,000 including VAT). The contract was signed on 1 September 2026 and runs from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2028, with two one-year renewal options extending the possible end date to 30 September 2030. The award was subject to a standstill period ending on 19 August 2026. Price carried 80% of the evaluation, with organisational track record weighted at 12%, contract management and quality at 6%, and environmental performance at 2%. A 0.3% award-related fee applies under clause 12 of the framework agreement.

This requirement indicates recurring demand for suppliers able to inspect and test both portable and fixed electrical equipment across a varied public-sector property estate. A credible future competitor would need a lead engineer able to hold City and Guilds 2382, 2391-52 and 2377 qualifications, with other engineers meeting the specified qualification combination. The business would also need SSIP health and safety accreditation, membership of an independent pre-qualification body such as Constructionline Gold or an equivalent, and accreditation through NICEIC, NAPIT or an equivalent body. Engineers require recent asbestos-awareness and working-at-height training, plus suitable access-equipment training where relevant. Enhanced DBS checks are required for all personnel. The framework was suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community or social enterprises, and final-stage bidders were all SMEs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the provision of Inspection and Testing of Electrical Appliances and Equipment (PAT Testing)

Notice Description

The Council has awarded a Framework Agreement for the Inspection and Testing of Electrical Appliances and Equipment. This Contract is for the undertaking of in-service inspection and testing of electrical equipment, comprised of both portable appliances and fixed electrical equipment. The objective is to provide regular inspection and applicable testing to ensure that equipment is safe, functional and available for use. This contract covers all properties under the administration of Staffordshire County Council (SCC). Properties on this contract include Offices, Education, Social Services, Libraries, Leisure Centre's, Residential Care Home, Domestic Dwellings and Depot / Site Offices.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 x 1 years to extend to 30th September 2029 and 30th September 2030

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0696e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082744-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71314100 - Electrical services

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2030-04-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Staffordshire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2DH
Postcode Area
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UK Test Ltd

Further Information

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