Tender

Portable Appliance Testing

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE PARTNERSHIP HOMES

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Tender

27 Nov 2025 at 19:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process led by Northamptonshire Partnership Homes focuses on procuring Portable Appliance Testing services, classified under the "Technical inspection and testing services" category (CPV code 71630000). This tender, with the ID NPH_2025_28, is in the tender stage and is being conducted via an open procurement method. The main delivery locations are in the UKF24 region, United Kingdom. Interested parties must submit their applications before the tender submission deadline on the 10th of December 2025, at 14:00 GMT. The contract is valued at £60,000 with a potential gross amount of £72,000, set to commence on the 17th of December 2025, initially for two years, with a potential one-year extension permissible twice.

This tender offers ample opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical safety and testing services to expand their service portfolio by entering the public sector market. Companies equipped with extensive technical expertise in Portable Appliance Testing, and capable of servicing a large volume of approximately 10,000 items, will find this opportunity particularly beneficial. It is notably suited for SMEs due to its suitability classification; hence, small to medium-sized enterprises with relevant experience are encouraged to compete. Partaking in this contract not only aids in business growth through substantial contract value but also enhances professional credibility and visibility within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Portable Appliance Testing

Notice Description

Northamptonshire Partnership Homes (NPH) wishes to invite interested parties to bid for Portable Appliance Testing. The anticipated contract start date is 17th December 2025. The contract term will be for an initial period of 2 years with the option for extending for up to a further 2 year extension. NPH requires the services of a suitably qualified and competent contractor to undertake Portable Appliance Testing of all relevant electrical equipment. This includes, but is not limited to, office equipment, kitchen appliances, and plug-in electrical sockets. It is anticipated that approximately 10,000 individual items will require testing under this contract. Testing shall be carried out at NPH's office locations, communal areas, temporary accommodation, and assisted living properties, as directed by NPH. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://nph.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Northampton:-Technical-inspection-and-testing-services./J87N3X58VQ To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://nph.delta-esourcing.com/respond/J87N3X58VQ

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eaa3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077890-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 20255 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Dec 2025 - 16 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE PARTNERSHIP HOMES
Contact Name
Chloe Carter
Contact Email
nphprocurement@nph.org.uk
Contact Phone
00000000000

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN5 5JW
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire, TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Dallington Spencer
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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