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Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) and Fixed Appliance Testing (FAT)

Heriot-Watt University

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Sep 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

26 Mar 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Heriot-Watt University appointed a provider to inspect and test portable and fixed electrical equipment across its Edinburgh and Borders premises. The service covers inspection, electrical testing, certification and reporting for equipment in the University’s facilities, to help ensure it is maintained in line with relevant legislation and safety standards. This is electrical safety testing and compliance work (CPV 71632000), delivered at the University’s Edinburgh and Borders locations. The University is the buyer. The requirement covers both portable appliance testing (PAT) and fixed appliance testing (FAT), so it combines checks of movable electrical equipment with testing of fixed electrical installations or equipment. The contract is a single service requirement rather than separate lots.

The procurement is complete and the contract is active. Heriot-Watt University selected Guardian Electrical Compliance Ltd following an open procedure; eight bids were received, all from small and medium-sized enterprises. The published estimated tender value was £350,000, while the signed contract value is £378,330. The contract was signed on 3 July 2026 and runs from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029. The University may extend it by two further one-year periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continued need, making a maximum term of five years. Evaluation weighted technical quality at 60% and price at 40%. The selection criteria state that execution of the service is reserved to a particular profession. The service was procured as one lot, with variant bids not permitted.

This award shows demand from a university for a combined portable and fixed electrical testing service across educational premises in Edinburgh and the Borders. A credible competitor would need to deliver the full compliance cycle: inspect and test electrical equipment, issue certification, and provide clear reporting that supports the buyer’s legislative and safety obligations. The stated professional reservation means suppliers should be able to demonstrate that the work is undertaken by an appropriately qualified or authorised profession; the specific qualification is not identified in the procurement details. The contract covers a substantial, multi-site institutional requirement, so bidders would also need the operational capacity to coordinate testing across facilities and maintain consistent records and service standards. The winning competition attracted eight bids, including eight from SMEs, showing that smaller specialist providers competed.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) and Fixed Appliance Testing (FAT)

Notice Description

The University is seeking to appoint a provider for the provision of Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) and Fixed Appliance Testing (FAT) services across Heriot Watt University's Edinburgh and Border's premises. The purpose of the service is to ensure that all portable & fixed electrical equipment is inspected, tested, and maintained in accordance with relevant legislation and safety standards. The appointed contractor will be responsible for the inspection, testing, certification, and reporting of electrical appliances and equipment located within the Heriot Watt University's facilities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The appointed contractor will be responsible for the inspection, testing, certification, and reporting of electrical appliances and equipment located within the Heriot Watt University's facilities.

Renewal: The university reserves the right to extend the Agreement for a further two one-year periods essentially making this Contract five years (3+1+1), subject to satisfactory performance and continuation of the University's requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000827652
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP565647
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71632000 - Technical testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£378,330 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Heriot-Watt University
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
RICCARTON, EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH14 4AP
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Pentland Hills
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Guardian Electrical Compliance Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552574
    Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) and Fixed Appliance Testing (FAT) - The University is seeking to appoint a provider for the provision of Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) and Fixed Appliance Testing (FAT) services across Heriot Watt University's Edinburgh and Border's premises. The purpose of the service is to ensure that all portable & fixed electrical equipment is inspected, tested, and maintained in accordance with relevant legislation and safety standards. The appointed contractor will be responsible for the inspection, testing, certification, and reporting of electrical appliances and equipment located within the Heriot Watt University's facilities.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP565647
    Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) and Fixed Appliance Testing (FAT) - The University is seeking to appoint a provider for the provision of Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) and Fixed Appliance Testing (FAT) services across Heriot Watt University's Edinburgh and Border's premises. The purpose of the service is to ensure that all portable & fixed electrical equipment is inspected, tested, and maintained in accordance with relevant legislation and safety standards. The appointed contractor will be responsible for the inspection, testing, certification, and reporting of electrical appliances and equipment located within the Heriot Watt University's facilities.

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