This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 May 2025 at 01:00

Tender

12 Dec 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

North Ayrshire Council has awarded a contract for Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) services, targeting non-domestic properties such as corporate buildings, schools, and healthcare facilities within the UKM93 region. This procurement falls under the services category and has been conducted through an open procedure, ensuring transparency and competitiveness. The contract, valued at £287,097.10, was signed on 13th May 2025, with UK TEST LTD being selected as the supplier. The procurement process started in December 2024, and the tender phase concluded on 24th January 2025. This contract is noteworthy for its open procurement method and adherence to the Scottish Building Contract Committee (SBCC) Measured Term Contract (MTC/Scot)2019 conditions, providing options for a three-year term with a possible extension of 24 months.

This procurement offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in PAT services, building maintenance, or similar service provisions. It's particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering quality and value, as exemplified by UK TEST LTD, a successfully awarded SME. The tender emphasised the importance of expertise in quality, technical proficiency, and the ability to meet stringent safety and environmental standards, requiring certifications such as BS EN ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001. Businesses equipped with these qualifications, and a robust supply chain system, stand a good chance to capitalise on such opportunities. The procurement also encourages community benefits, potentially enhancing employability and skills development within the region, thus offering wider societal advantages alongside commercial growth.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) for Non-domestic properties.

Notice Description

This procurement exercise seeks to appoint suitably qualified service providers to Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) services at North Ayrshire Council ("NAC") Properties. The properties included will be a mixture of corporate buildings, schools and HSCP facilities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement exercise seeks to appoint suitably qualified service providers to Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) services at North Ayrshire Council ("NAC") Properties. The properties included will be a mixture of corporate buildings, schools and HSCP facilities. All services will be delivered under a sole supplier contract. The conditions of contract will be Scottish Building Contract Committee (SBCC) Measured Term Contract (MTC/Scot)2019. The contract term will be 3 years plus an option to extend by 24 months.

Renewal: Maximum extension allowed: 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000785332
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530689
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£287,097 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
There is a possibility this requirement will be re-tendered at the end of the full contract in 2030.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
North Ayrshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Postcode Area
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UK TEST LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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