Tender

Provision of Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)

MILTON KEYNES UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

28 Nov 2022 at 15:46

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is inviting tenders for the provision of Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) services. This contract, classified under Electrical services, will span 3 years from the award date, with a possible extension of 12 months based on performance. The tender period ends on 20th January 2023, and the contract period starts on 20th February 2023 and ends on 19th February 2026. Businesses in the services industry based in England, United Kingdom, are well-suited to compete in this open procedure.

This procurement opportunity offers business growth potential for companies specialising in electrical services. The testing includes visual inspection, PAT testing, and microwave leakage tests. Additionally, the contractor is required to provide electronic records of tests carried out. Businesses interested in providing Portable Appliance Testing services, especially those with capabilities in electrical services and compliance with current guidance, are encouraged to register and access the tender documents through the provided link.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)

Notice Description

The requirement is to carry out on site Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) of all portable, movable, IT, Static or Handheld plug-in electrical equipment (approx. 64,000 items) The contract Excludes Electronic Medical Equipment which is managed via a separate contract and Extra Low Voltage equipment except for any mains voltage parts (e.g., Transformers, PSU's). Testing to include visual inspection of each item, full PA Testing using a calibrated approved tester in accordance with current guidance. In addition, the contract shall include microwave leakage tests. The contractor shall fix to each item tested a current test label (except for residential staff's own equipment) showing the month and year of the next recommended test and a unique ID number. Existing ID numbers can be re-used or replaced at each test. New items to be added for testing and labelling at each monthly visit as found or as instructed by Estates. Tests to be undertaken in the first 2 months at the beginning of the calendar year Locations to be tested in a similar order each year to maintain continuity of test dates. A list of dates is to be provided to Estates at the start of the contract. Each December visit (this shall be near the beginning of the month) the contractor shall take a walk round all main wards and departments to check for untested festive lights and test/label accordingly. Minor repairs (e.g., plug replacement) shall be included in the contract at no additional cost Replacement plug tops and fuses shall be included as within the contract price Failed items shall be labelled accordingly and the area manager (or similar) informed. If the item is deemed beyond reasonable repair or a danger to life, then the plug shall be cut off also. At the end of the visit an electronic record of the tests carried out is to be provided to the Estates Officer managing the contract to include a location list or marked drawing of the buildings tested. All items shall show the room number where located, the item ID number, Pass or Fail, date tested, test frequency and any comments. This will be 3 years from award with an option to extend the contract for a further 12 months on an annual basis pending performance. To register and access the documents please use the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com/SupplierRegistration/Requirements For technical help on using ProContract Due North, please contact the support team at procontractsuppliers@proactis.com or call them on +44 (0)1670 597120.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7cb7a52c-21ce-41b2-aa60-004bba19569e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38988c13-49c4-4f1b-8920-f3f008d3f73f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71314100 - Electrical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Feb 2023 - 19 Feb 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MILTON KEYNES UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK6 5LD
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Woughton & Fishermead
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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