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Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) and Fixed Appliance Testing (FAT)

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Deadline
31 days left
April 27, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Open Procedure
Reference
027937-2026
Value
£350,000
Location
Eastern Scotland, United Kingdom
Published
March 20, 2026
Organization
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

March 26, 2026

Deadline for Questions

April 20, 2026

Submission Deadline

April 27, 2026

Contract Start Date

July 31, 2026

Budget
£350,000
Duration
36 months
Location
Eastern Scotland
Type
Open Procedure
75
Quality Score/100
Good

Original Tender Description

The University is seeking to appoint a provider for the provision of Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) and Fixed Appliance Testing (FAT) services across Heriot Watt University’s Edinburgh and Border’s premises. The purpose of the service is to ensure that all portable & fixed electrical equipment is inspected, tested, and maintained in accordance with relevant legislation and safety standards. The appointed contractor will be responsible for the inspection, testing, certification, and reporting of electrical appliances and equipment located within the Heriot Watt University’s facilities.

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Requirements & Qualifications

9 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (3)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (1)
Technical (3)
Financial (1)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS3
--Bids must be submitted by the deadline: 2026-04-27T12:00:00+01:00.
--The service is to be provided across Heriot Watt University’s Edinburgh and Border’s premises.
--The duration of the contract is 36 months.
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--No specific mandatory exclusion grounds are detailed in the provided text.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS1
--Must be a provider capable of delivering Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) and Fixed Appliance Testing (FAT) services.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS3
--Ability to inspect, test, and maintain all portable and fixed electrical equipment.
--Ability to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and safety standards.
--Responsibility for inspection, testing, certification, and reporting of electrical appliances and equipment.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS1
--The total value of the contract is 350,000 EUR.

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75
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender for Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) and Fixed Appliance Testing (FAT) services is generally well-structured, with clear objectives and a defined scope. However, it lacks specific evaluation criteria and details on document content, impacting its overall quality.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender adheres to general legal compliance by specifying a clear procedure (Open procedure) and providing a relevant CPV code. Deadlines appear reasonable given the scope, and there are no immediate indications of disputes. The estimated value is disclosed, and the contract duration is specified.

Clarity80/100

The description of services required for PAT and FAT is clear, outlining the purpose and responsibilities of the appointed contractor. The AI-extracted requirements further detail the expected capabilities. However, the absence of specific evaluation criteria makes it less clear how bids will be assessed.

No evaluation criteria specified
Completeness70/100

Most basic information is present, including the title, reference, organization, estimated value, contract duration, and start date. However, the tender documents are not accessible or summarized, and there is a lack of detail regarding mandatory exclusion grounds and specific eligibility criteria beyond the core service capability.

No document content available
No specific mandatory exclusion grounds are detailed
Fairness85/100

The tender is open, and the estimated value is disclosed, promoting transparency. The criteria for technical capability are objective and related to the service. The use of e-procurement is noted. There are no apparent requirements tailored to specific companies.

Practicality65/100

The tender specifies e-procurement and provides a contract start date and duration. However, the 'Issues' section notes 'No e-submission', which contradicts the 'E-Procurement' characteristic, creating ambiguity. Financing information is not explicitly detailed.

No e-submission (contradicts E-Procurement characteristic)
Data Consistency90/100

Key fields such as title, reference, organization, estimated value, and contract duration are populated. The dates provided are logical and do not indicate any immediate inconsistencies. There are no reported disputes or suspensions.

Sustainability50/100

The tender does not explicitly mention any green procurement, social aspects, or innovation focus. It is also not indicated as EU funded, suggesting a lack of emphasis on these sustainability elements.

Not green procurement
No social criteria

Strengths

Clear service description and objectives
Defined scope and locations
Open procedure with disclosed value
Relevant CPV code provided

Concerns

Missing evaluation criteria
Inaccessible tender document content
Ambiguity regarding e-submission
Lack of sustainability considerations

Recommendations

1. Provide detailed evaluation criteria for bid assessment.
2. Make tender documents accessible with summaries or full content.
3. Clarify the e-submission process and ensure it aligns with e-procurement characteristics.

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