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Summary of the contracting process

East Ayrshire Council recently completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Portable & Fixed Appliance Testing". Located in Kilmarnock, the council sought a service provider to administer a comprehensive programme of testing portable and fixed appliances across various premises, including educational and corporate locations. The contract, valued at £92,000, adopted an open procurement procedure, initially tendered on 6th March 2026. The submission deadline was set for 12th April 2026, with awarding and contract signing occurring shortly thereafter in mid-May 2026. The procurement aimed at the services category is crucial for maintaining safety and compliance within council-operated facilities.

The awarded contract to Ayrnet IT Ltd presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical equipment testing and maintenance. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in appliance testing and staff trained in City & Guilds Electrical Equipment Maintenance and Testing 2377 - 77 could have been competitive candidates. This tender allows such companies to establish or expand their footprint within the public sector, offering potential long-term engagements due to its three-year span with possible extensions. Electronic submissions were facilitated, ensuring a streamlined process for businesses eager to participate.

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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=MAY556443
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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
£92,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£92,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
3, 4 or 5 years dependent on extension options

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AYRNET IT

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
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556443
    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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