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title: "Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05feee"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-05"
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# Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05feee

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## Summary

The public procurement contract, awarded by Durham County Council, pertains to Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) services, with potential support for various external customers possessing a Service Level Agreement (SLA) with Procurement Services. This project is targeted towards the repair and maintenance services industry and is based in Durham, UK. The procurement stage is complete, allowing John Cullerton and Sons Limited to commence activities immediately from 22nd December 2025, with the contract extending until 21st December 2027 with an option of renewal for up to 2 years. The procurement was conducted using a limited competition method, below the threshold framework, ensuring a streamlined award process without reopening competition, valued at £150,000. The procurement enables access to contract opportunities for entities like academy schools, fire and rescue services, parish councils, and other public bodies within County Durham, enhancing regional collaboration.

This tender presents a robust opportunity for businesses engaged in repair and maintenance services to expand by providing Portable Appliance Testing within a structured framework agreement. Organisations like SMEs specialising in electrical testing are poised to benefit significantly from engaging with existing SLAs facilitated by Durham County Council, thereby accessing a consistent service demand across diverse public bodies in North East England. The contractual arrangement underscores an opportunity for local businesses to leverage regional partnerships, broaden clientele base within the public sector, and fortify their service reputation through regular engagements, enhancing business sustainability and growth across County Durham and affiliated areas. Aspiring suppliers need to navigate procurement agreements strategically to secure similar contracts and foster growth within the local marketplace.

## Notice

This Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) Services framework will be used mainly from external customers where they have a Service Level Agreement (SLA) with Procurement Services. In addition there may be a requirement for the Council to utilise this framework for support with their internal operation as a subcontractor when required. The Framework does not include any guarantee of any minimum volume of services, or any minimum expenditure. Furthermore, appointment under the Framework Agreement does not constitute a commitment by the Council, or any other contracting authority to the exclusive use of the Framework or an individual supplier for such requirements. This Framework/ Contract will be available for use by Durham County Council and the following additional Contracting Authorities, where they have entered into a Procurement Service Level Agreement (SLA) with Durham County Council: - Academy Schools and Multi-Academy Trusts in the North East - Maintained Schools in County Durham - County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service - Parish Councils and Town Councils in County Durham - Other public bodies with an SLA or Access Agreement with Procurement The above list is not exhaustive, however, and in addition to the above the Framework/Contract may also be made available to other Organisations and Local Authorities where agreed with Durham County Council. In the event that any one of the partners wishes to use the opportunity they will required to enter into an access agreement, which will regulate their use of the framework agreement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000116-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Dec 2025 - 21 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £150,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5WB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Framwellgate and Newton Hall |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JOHN CULLERTON AND SONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2026 at 08:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000116-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000116-2026
  5th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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