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title: "Portable Appliance Testing (PAT Testing) 2024-2026"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000762045"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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-r6ebe6-0000762045

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## Summary

East Renfrewshire Council has concluded a public procurement process for Portable Appliance Testing (PAT Testing) services from 2024 to 2026, with Valley Group Limited awarded the contract at a value of £57,571.55. The services involve the inspection, testing, and reporting on all portable electrical equipment across various council properties, including educational facilities within the UKM83 region. This contract was secured through an open procedure in compliance with the IET Code of Practice for in-service inspection and testing of electrical equipment. The procurement stage has advanced from tender to the award, with the contract signed on 26th August 2024.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in electrical services, with a proven record of delivering safe, timely, and quality work. The successful bidder, Valley Group Limited, demonstrated financial stability, adequate insurance, and a robust approach to meeting all statutory requirements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in PAT testing and adherence to the IET Code of Practice are particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The council's commitment to community benefits also presents chances for businesses to contribute to local economic, social, and environmental projects.

## 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.. Total Technical weighting is 30 %

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514105 |
| 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 | 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 | 26 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 | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514105
- 2 Apr 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR502208

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR502208
  Portable Appliance Testing (PAT Testing) 2024-2026 - 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
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514105
  Portable Appliance Testing (PAT Testing) 2024-2026 - 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

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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