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Portable Appliance Testing

East Lothian Council

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17 Jun 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The East Lothian Council is seeking a competent contractor to manage the Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) for a range of properties owned by the council. The tender, titled "Portable Appliance Testing," falls under the general public services category and is part of the active tender stage. It involves inspecting, testing, and carrying out minor repairs on portable electrical equipment across properties such as schools, offices, and community centres. The procurement process follows the open procedure, with electronic submissions accepted until 17th July 2026. Located in East Lothian, this opportunity is governed by the procurement methods set out by Scotland Excel on behalf of East Lothian Council but excludes the direct management of the contract.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in electrical testing services to expand their operations and secure a long-term contract with a local authority. The work involves both annual inspections and ongoing minor repair tasks, providing a steady workflow over the contracted period. The contract period is initially set at three years with a potential extension of up to two additional years, allowing businesses to plan for their growth strategically. Due to the requirement for annual inspections and asset management, companies with expertise in electrical health and safety services will find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. The inclusion of community benefits further underscores the potential for businesses to engage locally while supporting East Lothian's public service infrastructure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Portable Appliance Testing

Notice Description

East Lothian Council (ELC) requires a contract for Portable Appliance Testing. Its core purpose is to procure a competent contractor to carry out the inspection, testing, and minor repair of portable electrical equipment across a wide range of council-owned properties.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The overview of the requirement which is set out the Specification for a Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) contract for East Lothian Council (ELC). Its core purpose is to procure a competent contractor to carry out the inspection, testing, and minor repair of portable electrical equipment across a wide range of council-owned properties. The scope of the service covers all portable and movable electrical appliances (e.g. IT equipment, handheld tools, kitchen appliances) located within ELC buildings such as schools, offices, community centres, housing facilities, and other public assets. The contractor is responsible for conducting annual inspections and tests across all listed properties, as well as carrying out minor repairs (e.g. replacing plugs, fuses, or fixing cables). They must also manage asset records, update equipment lists, and ensure all appliances are correctly labelled with test results, traceable asset numbers, and re-test dates.. Scotland Excel is acting on behalf of East Lothian Council (ELC) in the execution of this tender but will not be party to the contract or the management of the contract throughout its lifetime.

Renewal: The contract term is for a 3 year period with the option for East Lothian Council to extend by 12 months on 2 occasions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000834853
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558187
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - 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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

71632000 - Technical testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
East Lothian Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN
Postcode
EH41 3HA
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland, TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian
Local Authority
East Lothian
Electoral Ward
Haddington and Lammermuir
Westminster Constituency
Lothian East

Further Information

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