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HH005-24-HB Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)

NHS HIGHLAND

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13 May 2025 at 09:23

Tender

29 Nov 2024 at 15:13

Summary of the contracting process

The latest procurement process for NHS Highland involves the provision of Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) services aimed to maintain compliance with electrical equipment legislation. NHS Highland is looking to cover 170 sites within the NHS Highland and Argyll and Bute area, with the contract categorized under technical inspection and testing services. The process is currently at the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 13 January 2025. The open procedure method has been adopted, allowing a wide pool of applicants to participate, thereby creating a competitive environment suitable for businesses involved in electrical or technical testing services. The overall budget for the tender is £200,000, with the project slated to potentially renew, making it a long-term opportunity for the winning bidder.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specializing in technical, electrical, health and safety, or facilities management services. Given the requirement for consistent service across numerous sites, businesses capable of managing large-scale testing and maintenance operations will find this tender appealing. The contract also suggests additional community benefits, enhancing the local impact of the services provided. Prospective bidders should ensure they meet the financial criteria, including a minimum turnover and required insurance levels, to participate in the tender process successfully. The electronic submission of tenders facilitates accessibility for potential suppliers, highlighting NHS Highland's commitment to modern, efficient procurement processes.

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Notice Title

HH005-24-HB Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)

Notice Description

NHS Highland Estates Department provides a Portable Appliance Testing Service to assist overall NHSH compliance. The annual testing regime assists in achieving and maintaining compliance with legislation in accordance with the current version of BS7671 IET In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment (ITEE) and other relevant guidance. In order to meet these requirements and other relevant guidance, a Contract is required for NHS Highland's Annual Portable Appliance Testing.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Highland requires the provision of Annual Portable Appliance Testing and Microwave Leakage Testing across 170 sites within NHS Highland and Argyll and Bute geographical area.

Renewal: Two (2) Years with the option to extend of further up to 24 month.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c13c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020732-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

71314100 - Electrical services

71317200 - Health and safety services

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

79993100 - Facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£247,887 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
48 months

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS HIGHLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nhsh.tenders@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 3BW
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness South
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UK TEST

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