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PAT Testing GEH

GEORGE ELIOT HOSPITAL NHS TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Aug 2025 at 09:42

Tender

11 Apr 2025 at 14:33

Summary of the contracting process

The George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust, located in Nuneaton, United Kingdom, recently completed a procurement process for the annual testing of appliances across its main hospitals and community sites throughout Warwickshire. The contract, titled "PAT Testing GEH," focuses on electrical services with a CPV classification of 71314100. This open procedure sought a contractor to handle approximately 16,000 devices, with a contract worth £36,480 awarded to BES Group. The process, which was in the award and contract stage, began bidding on 11th April 2025, with bid validity until 31st October 2025, and was completed with a contract signing on 4th June 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the electrical and technical testing services industry, specifically those specialising in Portable Appliance Testing (PAT). Companies with experience in providing detailed programme schedules, quick reporting of failures, and independent site coordination would find this contract particularly relevant. Additionally, the opportunity for a 12-month extension enhances potential business growth for SMEs like BES Group, which was successful due to its competitive pricing strategy. The procurement approach, open to electronic submissions, provides a streamlined process conducive to agile and responsive suppliers.

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Notice Title

PAT Testing GEH

Notice Description

This procurement is for the annual testing of appliances throughout George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust main hospitals and community sites throughout Warwickshire. GEH have approximately 16,000 devices. Basic requirements: - It is expected that the contractor will prepare a programme of work for each site and hospital area. - Reports sent in a list format (PDF) within a week of the work being completed. - Report any failures within 24 hours. - Arrange to visit sites independently, liaising directly with Trust staff. - No minimum number of items per site visit - No minimum cost per site visit.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement is for the annual testing of appliances throughout George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust main hospitals and community sites throughout Warwickshire. GEH have approximately 16,000 devices. Basic requirements: - It is expected that the contractor will prepare a programme of work for each site and hospital area. - Reports sent in a list format (PDF) within a week of the work being completed. - Report any failures within 24 hours. - Arrange to visit sites independently, liaising directly with Trust staff. - No minimum number of items per site visit - No minimum cost per site visit.

Options: 12 month extension possible

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0501d2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049741-2025
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71314100 - Electrical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,480 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GEORGE ELIOT HOSPITAL NHS TRUST
Contact Name
David Wheatley
Contact Email
david.wheatley@swft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NUNEATON
Postcode
CV10 7DJ
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLG13 Warwickshire CC, TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Nuneaton and Bedworth
Electoral Ward
Arbury
Westminster Constituency
Nuneaton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BES GROUP

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