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Fixed Wire Testing

University Of Edinburgh

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18 Aug 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh commissioned building electrical safety testing and associated remedial works across its estate in Edinburgh. The services cover fixed-wire testing, fixed-appliance testing and residual-current device (RCD) testing, with repairs required where testing identifies defects. The requirement is divided between two estate zones: Central Zone Buildings and Accommodation Zone Buildings, and Science and Engineering Zone Buildings together with Medical and Veterinary Zone Buildings. This is a planned, recurring compliance and maintenance service for a substantial university property portfolio, requiring suppliers able to organise testing across different building types and complete remedial electrical works. The main service classification is CPV 71314100, covering electrical services.

The procurement is complete and was run as an open procedure. Two separate awards were made on 29 July 2026. Lot 1, covering Central Zone Buildings and Accommodation Zone Buildings, was awarded to PHS Compliance; its active contract is worth £799,042.90. Lot 2, covering Science and Engineering Zone Buildings and Medical and Veterinary Zone Buildings, was awarded to Comply2 Limited; its active contract is worth £617,717.32. Both contracts were signed on 29 July 2026 and run from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2031. Each has an initial two-year period with options for three further 12-month extensions. Five electronic bids were received for each lot, all from SMEs.

This award demonstrates demand for suppliers combining electrical inspection, testing and remedial capability across a large, varied university estate. Credible competitors will need practical expertise in fixed-wire testing, portable or fixed-appliance testing and RCD testing, together with the ability to diagnose faults and carry out compliant remedial works. The requirement suits firms with enough operational capacity to coordinate programmes across multiple building zones, maintain reliable records and work safely around education, science, engineering, medical and veterinary facilities. Both successful suppliers were SMEs, and all bids were from SMEs, indicating that specialist smaller businesses can compete for this type of estates compliance work when they can demonstrate suitable technical resources, delivery capacity and relevant experience.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fixed Wire Testing

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh appointed two separate suppliers to deliver building electrical fixed wire testing, fixed appliance testing and RCD testing across the University estate. The scope includes testing and required remedial works. Contract period: 1 August 2026 - 31 July 2031 The contract is awarded for an initial period of 2 years, with the option to extend for up to 3 periods of 12 months each, giving a maximum contract term of 5 years (2 + 1 + 1 + 1).

Lot Information

Central Zone Buildings and Accommodation Zone Buildings

The University of Edinburgh appointed two separate suppliers to deliver building electrical fixed wire testing, fixed appliance testing and RCD testing across the University estate. The scope includes testing and required remedial works. Contract period: 1 August 2026 - 31 July 2031 The contract is awarded for an initial period of 2 years, with the option to extend for up to 3 periods of 12 months each, giving a maximum contract term of 5 years (2 + 1 + 1 + 1).

Options: In line with 72 - Modification of Contracts during their Term, of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, this Contract may be modified without a new procurement procedure in accordance with this Part in some cases.

Science and Engineering Zone Buildings and Medical & Veterinary Zone Buildings

The University of Edinburgh appointed two separate suppliers to deliver building electrical fixed wire testing, fixed appliance testing and RCD testing across the University estate. The scope includes testing and required remedial works. Contract period: 1 August 2026 - 31 July 2031 The contract is awarded for an initial period of 2 years, with the option to extend for up to 3 periods of 12 months each, giving a maximum contract term of 5 years (2 + 1 + 1 + 1).

Options: In line with 72 - Modification of Contracts during their Term, of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, this Contract may be modified without a new procurement procedure in accordance with this Part in some cases.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000840337
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562504
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

45311100 - Electrical wiring work

50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations

71314100 - Electrical services

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
£1,416,759 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University Of Edinburgh
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
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
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Comply2 Limited

PHS Compliance

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562504
    Fixed Wire Testing - The University of Edinburgh appointed two separate suppliers to deliver building electrical fixed wire testing, fixed appliance testing and RCD testing across the University estate. The scope includes testing and required remedial works. Contract period: 1 August 2026 - 31 July 2031 The contract is awarded for an initial period of 2 years, with the option to extend for up to 3 periods of 12 months each, giving a maximum contract term of 5 years (2 + 1 + 1 + 1).

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