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Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jan 2026 at 08:34

Award

22 Dec 2025 at 15:30

Tender

23 Jul 2025 at 09:21

Planning

09 Jul 2025 at 14:58

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has recently awarded a contract for Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) services. This contract encompasses the comprehensive testing and inspection of electrical appliances across the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board estate, including minor repairs where feasible. The procurement process follows the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, adhering to all relevant legislation and standards. The contract, active from 9th January 2026 to 8th January 2029, with a potential two-year extension, is valued at £131,600 with a gross amount of £157,920. The procurement utilised an open procedure, ensuring transparency and broad participation from service providers.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for growth within the technical inspection services sector, highlighting its relevance to businesses specialising in equipment testing and minor electrical repairs. With a focus on technical quality and competitive pricing, this tender is ideal for SMEs that can deliver high-quality services while complying with stringent safety regulations. As the service includes a comprehensive scope of testing and repairs across a significant region, businesses with expertise in electrical compliance and safety standards are well-positioned to successfully compete for similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)

Notice Description

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board are awarding the contract for Portable Appliance Testing and Inspection of electrical appliances together with all appliance labelling and detailed record keeping for all appliances throughout the Estate. The works include elements of minor repairs to fuses, plugs, cables, etc. where economically viable and will all be expected to be carried out in compliance with the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 together with all relevant legislation, British Standards, HSE guidance, relevant electrical standards, codes of procedure/practise, etc.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: An option to extend for a further two years in annual intervals

Planning Information

Preliminary Market Engagement Notice with intent to go to open FTS Tender W/C 14th July 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055c47
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003686-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

71631000 - Technical inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£131,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£131,600 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
14 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jan 2026 - 8 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Lily Prance
Contact Email
lily.prance@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+442921500642

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 4HH
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Heath
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TESTING SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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