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Award Notice for Electrical Testing Services Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) and Fixed Wire Testing (FWT) (GCU)

GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY

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Award

09 Jul 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Glasgow Caledonian University has awarded a contract for electrical testing services, covering Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) and Fixed Wire Testing (FWT). This procurement relates to the delivery of services within the education sector, specifically in the region of UKM82, Glasgow. The procurement process was initiated through an open procedure and has reached the award stage as of 9th July 2025. The contract, valued at £320,000, was signed on 1st June 2025, marking a significant development in the University's facilities services management.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in electrical testing services. The open procurement method attracted nine bids, all from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), showcasing a competitive environment ripe for businesses with expertise in PAT and FWT services. Comply2 Limited, a Glasgow-based SME, succeeded in securing the contract, demonstrating the potential for local firms to engage in such public procurement opportunities. Companies with similar proficiencies and frameworks could benefit from pursuing similar tenders, leveraging local knowledge and specialised services to satisfy public sector requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award Notice for Electrical Testing Services Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) and Fixed Wire Testing (FWT) (GCU)

Notice Description

The University is seeking a Contractor to conduct planned electrical testing services for both portable and fixed assets

Lot Information

Lot 1

the University is seeking a Contractor to conduct planned electrical testing services for both portable and fixed assets

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000803906
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534320
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@gcu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413313578

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G4 0BA
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPLY2

Further Information

Notice Documents

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