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Portable Appliance & Microwave Emissions Testing

MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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25 Mar 2026 at 12:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerning the "Portable Appliance & Microwave Emissions Testing" contract has been completed and awarded by the Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. This contract falls within the 'services' category in the electrical industry, specifically under CPV classification 71314100 (Electrical services). The contract is aimed at conducting PAT testing and microwave emissions tests across various sites. It is situated in Prescot, United Kingdom and administered under the legal framework UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement method was classified as "Below threshold - unknown." Significant dates include the award date on 19th March 2026 and the contract span from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027.

This tender presents business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) engaged in electrical service provision. The contract was awarded to D.E.S Facilities Management Group, an SME, showcasing the potential success for similar-sized organisations. Enterprises specialising in electrical testing services or facilities management may find this type of procurement a conducive domain for expansion, leveraging local expertise to fulfil governmental and public sector requirements. Hence, businesses with core competencies in health sector compliance and electrical safety testing can significantly benefit from such procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Portable Appliance & Microwave Emissions Testing

Notice Description

To attend various sites and carry out PAT testing and microwave emissions tests.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0673c2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027274-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
£18,417 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks 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
MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESCOT
Postcode
L35 5DR
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
Whiston and Cronton
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

D.E.S FACILITIES MANAGEMENT GROUP

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