Contract awardedFind a TenderPAT testing

Portable Appliance Testing

East Lothian Council
Scotland
7 September 2026 to 7 September 2029

The contract covers annual inspection, testing, and minor repairs of portable electrical equipment, including IT hardware, handheld tools, and kitchen appliances across schools, offices, and community facilities. The provider must maintain comprehensive asset records, update equipment inventories, and ensure all items are correctly labelled with test results, unique asset identifiers, and re-test dates.

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Awarded value: £237k; As published
Published: 17 June 2026; Find a Tender
Awarded: 7 September 2026; Invincible Fire & Security
Contract length: 36 months; Ends 7 September 2029

What the buyer is asking for

Provision of annual portable appliance testing, inspection, and minor electrical repair services for a diverse range of public sector properties.

Lifecycle

Publishedon Find a Tender
17 June 2026
Contract awardedto Invincible Fire & Security
7 September 2026
Contract starts
7 September 2026
Contract ends
7 September 2029

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The buyer

Type: Council
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How it compares

3.4× the typical PAT testing contract (£69k).

Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/3629551/portable-appliance-testing
Buyer reference: ELC-25-0658
Source: Find a Tender
Last checked: 12 October 2026

East Lothian Council. Portable Appliance Testing. Contract award, 17 June 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/3629551/portable-appliance-testing (accessed 12 October 2026).