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PAT testing for Somerset FT

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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19 Jan 2026 at 10:53

Summary of the contracting process

The recent public procurement process, led by the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, focused on the provision of Portable Electrical Appliance Testing (PAT) services. This initiative, titled "PAT testing for Somerset FT", pertains to the services industry category and specifically covers sites such as Musgrove Park Hospital and various community and mental health sites in the Taunton area, UK. The procurement, conducted under a limited competition method due to being below the threshold, has reached the award stage. Awarding took place on 12th January 2026, with the contract becoming active on 1st April 2026, continuing until 31st March 2027.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in electrical services. Companies specialising in portable appliance testing, especially those with experience in healthcare settings, can find potential for growth through such contracts. The current awardee, AWP Services Limited, demonstrates that SMEs can successfully secure these contracts. Businesses that are adaptable and can offer competitive pricing within the public sector healthcare market would be well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature, particularly in providing compliance-oriented and safety-focused electrical services.

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Notice Title

PAT testing for Somerset FT

Notice Description

Portable electrical appliance PAT testing at Musgrove Park Hospital and Community and Mental Health sites, includes microwaves.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06086f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004241-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,714 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
servicesteam.procurement@somersetft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 5DA
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AWP SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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