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title: "WLC PAT - Portable Appliance Testing"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000518950"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL"
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# WLC PAT - Portable Appliance Testing

Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000518950

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## Summary

West Lothian Council is seeking contractors for the "WLC PAT - Portable Appliance Testing" project, which involves performing appliance testing across its properties in accordance with the Electricity at Work Regulations. The procurement method used is an open procedure and the contract is currently active. The tender period concluded on 8th February 2018, while the contract was awarded on 27th March 2018, and is expected to cover a duration of up to three years, with options for extension. The activities will take place across West Lothian, UK, in the services category.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the electrical testing and compliance sector, particularly those experienced in providing services to public sector clients. Companies that have a proven track record in portable appliance testing and can demonstrate compliance with relevant regulations are well-suited to compete. Additionally, firms with the ability to address community benefit requirements and demonstrate strong financial stability will find this tender an advantageous prospect for growth in public sector contracts.

## Notice

Carry out appliance testing for West Lothian Council in accordance with the Electricity at Work Regulations

### Lot Information

Lot 1

WLC are awarding a contract to provide Portable Appliance Testing in council buildings not covered by Hard FM contracts.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Re: ESPD Q3D.1, 3D.2 and 3D.3 Bidders should answer these questions on Environmental, social and labour law in relation to compliance with the regulations covering Scotland and the UK.

Options: The council estate is always in a state of flux with new buildings being added and others being disposed of. This contract will cover all buildings owned by the council during the life of the contract whether listed in the tender documents or not.

Renewal: Up to two periods of 12 months following the initial 3 year contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR316310 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 3, 4 or 5 years depending on use of extensions allowed for. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | £600,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | LIVINGSTON |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH54 6FF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM14 West Lothian |
| Local authority | West Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Livingston South |
| Westminster constituency | Livingston |
| Delivery location | TLM78 West Lothian |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus
- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR316310
- 9 Jan 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN306154

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN306154
  WLC PAT - Portable Appliance Testing - Carry out appliance testing for West Lothian Council in accordance with the Electricity at Work Regulations
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR316310
  WLC PAT - Portable Appliance Testing - Carry out appliance testing for West Lothian Council in accordance with the Electricity at Work Regulations

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/article/11428/Changes-to-Public-Procurement-Rules
- http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/article/2468/Contract-Opportunities
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000518950
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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