--- title: "Portable & Fixed Appliance Testing" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000825637" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000825637" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000825637.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000825637.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-22" --- # Portable & Fixed Appliance Testing Buyer: EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000825637 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000825637) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000825637.json) ## Summary East Ayrshire Council recently completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Portable & Fixed Appliance Testing". Located in Kilmarnock, the council sought a service provider to administer a comprehensive programme of testing portable and fixed appliances across various premises, including educational and corporate locations. The contract, valued at £92,000, adopted an open procurement procedure, initially tendered on 6th March 2026. The submission deadline was set for 12th April 2026, with awarding and contract signing occurring shortly thereafter in mid-May 2026. The procurement aimed at the services category is crucial for maintaining safety and compliance within council-operated facilities. The awarded contract to Ayrnet IT Ltd presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical equipment testing and maintenance. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in appliance testing and staff trained in City & Guilds Electrical Equipment Maintenance and Testing 2377 - 77 could have been competitive candidates. This tender allows such companies to establish or expand their footprint within the public sector, offering potential long-term engagements due to its three-year span with possible extensions. Electronic submissions were facilitated, ensuring a streamlined process for businesses eager to participate. ## Notice East Ayrshire Council seek a Service Provider to carry out a programme of testing of portable and fixed appliances throughout the Council's premises, including corporate and educational locations, and premises operated by the East Ayrshire Leisure Trust. The service will include repairing faulty equipment where practical, i.e. plug, fuse and cable replacement ### Lot Information Lot 1 East Ayrshire Council seek a Service Provider to carry out a programme of testing of portable and fixed appliances throughout the Council's premises, including corporate and educational locations, and premises operated by the East Ayrshire Leisure Trust. The service will include repairing faulty equipment where practical, i.e. plug, fuse and cable replacement. The Contract is for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years at the sole discretion of the Council. Renewal: The contract is for a period of three years with the possibility of two separate one-year extensions at the sole discretion of the Council. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556443 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | 22 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 12 May 2026 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | 3, 4 or 5 years dependent on extension options | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £92,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £92,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | KILMARNOCK | | Post town | Kilmarnock | | Postcode | KA3 7BU | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire | | Local authority | East Ayrshire | | Electoral ward | Kilmarnock East and Hurlford | | Westminster constituency | Kilmarnock and Loudoun | | Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | AYRNET IT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services ## Release History - 22 May 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556443 - 6 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551141 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551141 Portable & Fixed Appliance Testing - East Ayrshire Council seek a Service Provider to carry out a programme of testing of portable and fixed appliances throughout the Council's premises, including corporate and educational locations, and premises operated by the East Ayrshire Leisure Trust. The service will include repairing faulty equipment where practical, i.e. plug, fuse and cable replacement - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556443 Portable & Fixed Appliance Testing - East Ayrshire Council seek a Service Provider to carry out a programme of testing of portable and fixed appliances throughout the Council's premises, including corporate and educational locations, and premises operated by the East Ayrshire Leisure Trust. The service will include repairing faulty equipment where practical, i.e. plug, fuse and cable replacement ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000825637 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/kilmarnock-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000825637. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000825637.json.