---
title: "Portable Appliance Testing (PAT Testing) 2024-2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-044ec7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2024-09-12"
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# Portable Appliance Testing (PAT Testing) 2024-2026

Buyer: EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044ec7

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## Summary

East Renfrewshire Council has awarded a contract for Portable Appliance Testing (PAT Testing) from 2024 to 2026, focusing on the inspection and testing of all portable electrical equipment and appliances in council buildings, including educational properties within the UKM83 region. The procurement process, classified under technical inspection and testing services, has reached the award stage with the contract being signed on 26th August 2024. The awarded contractor, Valley Group Limited, will be responsible for ensuring the inspection and testing meet professional and safety standards. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, with key criteria including service delivery, contract management, sustainability, and community benefits considered during the selection process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in technical inspection and testing services, particularly those with a proven track record in operating safe sites and delivering quality services on time. SMEs and companies with financial stability and robust methodologies will find this contract beneficial for expanding their portfolio. The inclusion of community benefits suggests broader socio-economic impacts, allowing businesses to support local employment and environmental objectives. Additionally, the focus on fair work practices and living wage indicates a commitment to ethical standards, making it an appealing contract for socially responsible enterprises.

## Notice

The inspection and testing including hand over documentation and reports on condition of equipment including faults of all portable electrical equipment and appliances in all council buildings including educational properties located within the existing boundaries of ERC. Inspection and testing shall only be undertaken by fully trained, qualified and endorsed electrical personnel in accordance with the IET Code of Practice for in-service inspection and testing of electrical equipment

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Route 3 Open Procurement exercises for a servicing contract The primary objective of the contract is to ensure best value whilst ensuring the works are carried out in a professional manner and in a safe working environment. Further objectives include appointing an experienced contractor who has: -A proven track record in operating safe sites and delivering on time, cost and quality; -The capacity to deliver the works and the programme within the timescales -Financial stability; -Insurance provisions in place; and -A robust approach and methodology to delivering the works whilst meeting all statutory requirements. Additional information: Total Technical weighting is 30 %

Renewal: Council Reservice the right to extend up to a further 24 moths

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029197-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Yes council will bring this back to market upon expiry of contract |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £57,571 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | GIFFNOCK |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G46 6UG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | East Renfrewshire |
| Electoral ward | Giffnock and Thornliebank |
| Westminster constituency | East Renfrewshire |
| Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VALLEY GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

## Release History

- 12 Sep 2024 at 08:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029197-2024
- 2 Apr 2024 at 11:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010550-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000762045
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00183

## Provenance

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