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Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)

NHS Highland

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10 Mar 2026 at 12:19

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Highland is initiating a procurement process to secure Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) services for its sites across Argyll & Bute, including hospitals, care homes, and office spaces. This planned procurement falls within the services category, specifically under technical inspection and testing services. The contracting authority has issued a Prior Information Notice (PIN) focused on information gathering and market engagement, with a deadline for questionnaire submissions by 12:00 on 10th April 2026. The estimated value of the contract is £250,000. The procurement stage is currently in planning, and prospective suppliers are encouraged to express their interest and provide feedback, which will influence future procurement strategy. The official communication from NHS Highland indicates a future notice date of 25th May 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in health and safety services, electrical services, and technical testing and consultancy services. Companies offering facilities management, installation, and repair services in the UK region, specifically UKM6, are well-suited to compete for this contract. Businesses with expertise in ensuring compliance with statutory electrical inspection requirements will be particularly advantageous candidates for NHS Highland's procurement needs. By engaging with this procurement activity, organisations can expand their portfolios, enhance service offerings, and solidify their market presence in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)

Notice Description

NHS Highland requires the provision of Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)services ensuring compliance with all relevant statutory requirements under across all NHS Highland sites including Argyll & Bute

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Highland requires the provision of Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)services ensuring compliance with all relevant statutory requirements under across all NHS Highland sites including Argyll & Bute. These includes both Hospital, care home settings and office spaces. Additional information: There may be an opportunity to lot this requirement depending on the results for our market research.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066639
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021292-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71314100 - Electrical services

71317200 - Health and safety services

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

79993100 - Facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Highland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 3BW
Postcode Area
Inverness
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness South
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Further Information

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