Tender

Portable & Fixed Appliance Testing

EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

06 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

East Ayrshire Council is seeking a service provider to conduct Portable & Fixed Appliance Testing across its various premises, including corporate, educational locations, and those managed by the East Ayrshire Leisure Trust. The contract, slated to begin with the award process on 13 April 2026, involves an open procurement procedure in the category of general public services (CPV code 71630000) within East Ayrshire. Potential bidders must submit tenders electronically through the PCS-Tender platform by the deadline on 13 April 2026 at noon, with expressions of interest due by 10 April 2026 at noon. The contract period spans three years, with possibilities for two additional one-year extensions, totalling a potential five-year duration.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in electrical equipment maintenance to expand their service offerings and establish partnerships within the region. Ideal candidates will be familiar with City & Guilds Electrical Equipment Maintenance and Testing standards, ensuring the expertise to fulfil the contract requirements of testing and repairing portable and fixed appliances. The open procurement approach offers a level playing field for qualified organisations aiming to enhance their portfolio in public sector contracting, with electronic ordering and invoicing being part of the contractual terms.

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Notice Title

Portable & Fixed Appliance Testing

Notice Description

East Ayrshire Council seek a Service Provider to carry out a programme of testing of portable and fixed appliances throughout the Council's premises, including corporate and educational locations, and premises operated by the East Ayrshire Leisure Trust. The service will include repairing faulty equipment where practical, i.e. plug, fuse and cable replacement

Lot Information

Lot 1

East Ayrshire Council seek a Service Provider to carry out a programme of testing of portable and fixed appliances throughout the Council's premises, including corporate and educational locations, and premises operated by the East Ayrshire Leisure Trust. The service will include repairing faulty equipment where practical, i.e. plug, fuse and cable replacement. The Contract is for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years at the sole discretion of the Council.

Renewal: The contract is for a period of three years with the possibility of two separate one-year extensions at the sole discretion of the Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000825637
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551141
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£92,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 20265 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
3, 4 or 5 years dependent on extension options

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KILMARNOCK
Postcode
KA3 7BU
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
East Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Kilmarnock East and Hurlford
Westminster Constituency
Kilmarnock and Loudoun

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551141
    Portable & Fixed Appliance Testing - East Ayrshire Council seek a Service Provider to carry out a programme of testing of portable and fixed appliances throughout the Council's premises, including corporate and educational locations, and premises operated by the East Ayrshire Leisure Trust. The service will include repairing faulty equipment where practical, i.e. plug, fuse and cable replacement

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