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Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) Services

Lothian Health Board

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08 Oct 2025 at 10:07

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30 May 2025 at 14:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The Lothian Health Board is overseeing a procurement process for Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) Services, earmarked under the technical inspection and testing services industry category. This project, referenced by the tender ID LR3-125-2025, had an active status with the tender period concluding on 9th July 2025. The procurement employs an open procedure method and covers multiple NHS Lothian sites across the regions UKM73, UKM75, and UKM78. The overall contract value is estimated at £625,000, and the project timeline spans an initial 36-month contract with possible extensions. This tender is significant for service providers specializing in technical inspections complying with British Standards and requires City & Guilds and ITC certified personnel by the start of the contract.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for contractors skilled in delivering large-scale PAT services, as it covers over 100,000 items across 118 locations. Firms with strong technical capabilities, proven compliance with industry standards, and readiness for long-term commitments stand to benefit the most. Businesses with experience in managing similar healthcare sector projects, and those with robust insurance and financial credentials meeting or exceeding the specified criteria, will be well-suited to compete. Moreover, the inclusion of community benefits within the contract requirements encourages firms to engage in socially responsible practices, adding value to their service propositions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) Services

Notice Description

seeks a suitably qualified and certified Contractor to be appointed to undertake portable appliance testing (PAT) services, approximately 100,000 items, across 118 locations as further detailed in the ITT covering all NHS Lothian sites

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contractor will be expected implement fully comprehensive PAT Testing schedule across NHS Lothian sites. The Contractor shall ensure full compliance with all current and relevant legislation and guidance including, without limitation, all relevant British Standards, Codes of Practice as required in Scotland, and that Services are performed by Skilled Persons

Renewal: The proposed contract period is an initial 36 month contract with the option to extend for + 12 months +12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0529d7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063136-2025
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£625,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
48-60 monts

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Lothian Health Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH3 9DN
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian, TLM75 City of Edinburgh, TLM78 West Lothian
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

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