Award

Provision of Gas and Electrical Audit Services

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Apr 2026 at 00:00

Tender

10 Dec 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

North Ayrshire Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of gas and electrical audit services under the award stage. The council, located in Irvine, Scotland, initiated an open tender for these services to ensure the quality and safety of new installations, servicing, and repairs carried out by its gas and electrical installers. The procurement process, governed by the GPA open procedure, witnessed the council's collaboration with NICEIC Consulting, a trading brand of Certsure LLP, which has been awarded the contract valued at £200,000. The contract was signed on 14th April 2026 and is expected to commence from 1st April 2026 until 31st March 2029, with an option to extend for up to 24 months, based on performance and funding availability. The industry category falls under general public services, specifically focusing on services classified under CPV codes such as gas and electrical audits in the UKM93 region.

This tender can create substantial opportunities for businesses involved in audit services, particularly those with expertise in gas and electrical audits. Businesses that are well-suited to compete are those with a proven track record in providing similar services of a corresponding scope, size, and value, as evidenced through previously completed contracts within the last three years. Suppliers holding UKAS-accredited certifications for inspection and audit activities, with membership in professional organisations such as IGEM and compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality management standards (ISO certifications), will find this contract beneficial for expanding their portfolios within public sector partnerships. The contract includes community benefits aimed to enhance employment, skills development, and educational opportunities, aligning with North Ayrshire Council's commitment to fostering local economic growth.

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Notice Title

Provision of Gas and Electrical Audit Services

Notice Description

North Ayrshire Council ("NAC") invited tenders for the provision of gas and electrical audit services. NAC requires a supplier to carry out gas audits and electrical audits for new installations, servicing and repairs carried out by NAC's gas and electrical installers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement followed the GPA open tender process.

Renewal: Up to 24 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000818088
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554479
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

71631000 - Technical inspection services

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

79212000 - Auditing services

79212300 - Statutory audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
This contract is recurring.

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
Post Town
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

NICEIC CONSULTING A TRADING BRAND OF CERTSURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545355
    Provision of Gas and Electrical Audit Services - North Ayrshire Council ("NAC") invites tenders for the provision of gas and electrical audit services. NAC requires a supplier to carry out gas audits and electrical audits for new installations, servicing and repairs carried out by NAC's gas and electrical installers. The anticipated contract start date is 1st April 2026 until 31st March 2029, with the option to extend by up to 24 months. Extensions will be at the sole discretion of NAC and subject to satisfactory performance and funding.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554479
    Provision of Gas and Electrical Audit Services - North Ayrshire Council ("NAC") invited tenders for the provision of gas and electrical audit services. NAC requires a supplier to carry out gas audits and electrical audits for new installations, servicing and repairs carried out by NAC's gas and electrical installers.

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