Scope
Reference
OPEN20251880
Description
This Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) Services framework will be used mainly from external customers where they have a Service Level Agreement (SLA) with Procurement Services. In addition there may be a requirement for the Council to utilise this framework for support with their internal operation as a subcontractor when required. The Framework does not include any guarantee of any minimum volume of services, or any minimum expenditure. Furthermore, appointment under the Framework Agreement does not constitute a commitment by the Council, or any other contracting authority to the exclusive use of the Framework or an individual supplier for such requirements.
This Framework/ Contract will be available for use by Durham County Council and the following additional Contracting Authorities, where they have entered into a Procurement Service Level Agreement (SLA) with Durham County Council:
- Academy Schools and Multi-Academy Trusts in the North East
- Maintained Schools in County Durham
- County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service
- Parish Councils and Town Councils in County Durham
- Other public bodies with an SLA or Access Agreement with Procurement
The above list is not exhaustive, however, and in addition to the above the Framework/Contract may also be made available to other Organisations and Local Authorities where agreed with Durham County Council.
In the event that any one of the partners wishes to use the opportunity they will required to enter into an access agreement, which will regulate their use of the framework agreement
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Framework
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
1%
Framework operation description
Call off rates are included in submission and will be shared at the most appropriate time
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
This Framework/ Contract will be available for use by Durham County Council and the following additional Contracting Authorities, where they have entered into a Procurement Service Level Agreement (SLA) with Durham County Council:
- Academy Schools and Multi-Academy Trusts in the North East
- Maintained Schools in County Durham
- County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service
- Parish Councils and Town Councils in County Durham
- Other public bodies with an SLA or Access Agreement with Procurement
The above list is not exhaustive, however, and in addition to the above the Framework/Contract may also be made available to other Organisations and Local Authorities where agreed with Durham County Council.
In the event that any one of the partners wishes to use the opportunity they will required to enter into an access agreement, which will regulate their use of the framework agreement
Contract 1. Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)
Supplier
Contract value
- £150,000 excluding VAT
- £180,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
15 December 2025
Contract dates
- 22 December 2025 to 21 December 2027
- Possible extension to 21 December 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
This Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) Services framework is for a period of 2 years, with the options to extend for up to a further 2 x 12 months from the framework end date.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - limited competition
Supplier
John Cullerton and Sons Limited
- Companies House: 04489787
JCS House, Unit A, Rennys Lane,
Durham,
DH1 2RB
United Kingdom
Email: Paul.cook@jcs-ne.co.uk
Region: UKC14 - Durham CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)
Contracting authority
Durham County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMPB-8772-VYWM
Corten House, Dunholme Close
Durham
DH1 5WB
United Kingdom
Region: UKC14 - Durham CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government