How to win: Portable Appliance Testing

A services contract from East Lothian Council. Below: what it involves and how to write a winning bid for it.

Buyer

East Lothian Council

Closing date

17 July 2026

About this contract

East Lothian Council (ELC) requires a contract for Portable Appliance Testing. Its core purpose is to procure a competent contractor to carry out the inspection, testing, and minor repair of portable electrical equipment across a wide range of council-owned properties.

How to win contracts like this

✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — East Lothian Council scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
✓Lead with evidenced capability and social value — for services work these usually outweigh price.
✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar services contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
✓Start early: it closes 17 July 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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