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08 Jul 2026 at 08:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has successfully completed the procurement process for Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) Inspection and Testing services. This process was conducted using a direct procurement method, below the threshold, and without competition. The contract, which falls under the services category of the electrical industry, was awarded to Guardian Electrical Compliance Limited with a contract period from 6th July 2026 to 31st July 2026. The services will be provided across various regions in the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The contract was signed on 3rd July 2026 and has a gross value of £12,150.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in electrical compliance and testing services. Companies specialising in electrical inspection and compliance could find similar tenders beneficial as they expand their presence across multiple UK regions. The straightforward procurement method without competition might appeal to large firms capable of efficiently managing such contracts, allowing them to leverage their resources and expertise efficiently. Businesses aiming to collaborate within the healthcare sector would particularly stand to benefit by positioning themselves as reliable partners for NHS foundation trusts and similar public procurement clients.

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Notice Title

PAT Testing

Notice Description

PAT Inspection and Testing

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c5dc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063948-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£10,125 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL HEART AND CHEST HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L14 3PE
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Broadgreen
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool West Derby

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GUARDIAN ELECTRICAL COMPLIANCE

Further Information

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