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Tender

17 Jun 2026 at 14:22

Summary of the contracting process

East Lothian Council, a regional authority in Haddington, East Lothian, is currently in the tender stage for a public procurement contract titled "Portable Appliance Testing." This tender, processed through an open procedure, is active and pertains to the category of technical inspection and testing services within the services industry. The main purpose is to hire a competent contractor to conduct inspections, testing, and minor repairs of portable electrical equipment across various council-owned properties, including schools and community centres. The tender process is managed by Scotland Excel, acting on behalf of East Lothian Council, although they will not participate in the contract's management. Submission of electronic responses is due by 17th July 2026, at 12:00 PM, with the contract potentially extending for up to five years if renewal options are exercised.

This procurement opportunity represents substantial business growth potential for companies specialising in technical testing services, particularly those experienced in handling a diverse array of portable electrical appliances. Businesses equipped with expertise in managing asset records and conducting annual inspections of electrical equipment, including IT and kitchen appliances, will find this tender particularly suitable. Additionally, given the defined quality and price criteria, companies ensuring high-quality service delivery paired with competitive pricing stand a good chance in this open competition. It also offers the opportunity to align with community benefit initiatives, bolstering a firm's profile within local public sector engagements.

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Notice Title

Portable Appliance Testing

Notice Description

East Lothian Council (ELC) requires a contract for Portable Appliance Testing. Its core purpose is to procure a competent contractor to carry out the inspection, testing, and minor repair of portable electrical equipment across a wide range of council-owned properties.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The overview of the requirement which is set out the Specification for a Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) contract for East Lothian Council (ELC). Its core purpose is to procure a competent contractor to carry out the inspection, testing, and minor repair of portable electrical equipment across a wide range of council-owned properties. The scope of the service covers all portable and movable electrical appliances (e.g. IT equipment, handheld tools, kitchen appliances) located within ELC buildings such as schools, offices, community centres, housing facilities, and other public assets. The contractor is responsible for conducting annual inspections and tests across all listed properties, as well as carrying out minor repairs (e.g. replacing plugs, fuses, or fixing cables). They must also manage asset records, update equipment lists, and ensure all appliances are correctly labelled with test results, traceable asset numbers, and re-test dates. Additional information: Scotland Excel is acting on behalf of East Lothian Council (ELC) in the execution of this tender but will not be party to the contract or the management of the contract throughout its lifetime.

Renewal: The contract term is for a 3 year period with the option for East Lothian Council to extend by 12 months on 2 occasions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b742
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057231-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

71632000 - Technical testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN
Postcode
EH41 3HA
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland, TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian

Local Authority
East Lothian
Electoral Ward
Haddington and Lammermuir
Westminster Constituency
Lothian East

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