--- title: "Portable Appliance Testing" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b742" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b742" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b742.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b742.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-17" --- # Portable Appliance Testing Buyer: EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b742 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b742) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b742.json) ## Summary East Lothian Council, a regional authority in Haddington, East Lothian, is currently in the tender stage for a public procurement contract titled "Portable Appliance Testing." This tender, processed through an open procedure, is active and pertains to the category of technical inspection and testing services within the services industry. The main purpose is to hire a competent contractor to conduct inspections, testing, and minor repairs of portable electrical equipment across various council-owned properties, including schools and community centres. The tender process is managed by Scotland Excel, acting on behalf of East Lothian Council, although they will not participate in the contract's management. Submission of electronic responses is due by 17th July 2026, at 12:00 PM, with the contract potentially extending for up to five years if renewal options are exercised. This procurement opportunity represents substantial business growth potential for companies specialising in technical testing services, particularly those experienced in handling a diverse array of portable electrical appliances. Businesses equipped with expertise in managing asset records and conducting annual inspections of electrical equipment, including IT and kitchen appliances, will find this tender particularly suitable. Additionally, given the defined quality and price criteria, companies ensuring high-quality service delivery paired with competitive pricing stand a good chance in this open competition. It also offers the opportunity to align with community benefit initiatives, bolstering a firm's profile within local public sector engagements. ## Notice 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. Additional information: 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057231-2026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL | | Locality | HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH41 3HA | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian | | Local authority | East Lothian | | Electoral ward | Haddington and Lammermuir | | Westminster constituency | Lothian East | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland, TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus - 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services - 71632000 - Technical testing services ## Release History - 17 Jun 2026 at 14:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057231-2026 ## Notice URLs - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000834853 - https://www.eastlothian.gov.uk - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=834853 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=827484 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=834853 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00181 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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