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Portable Appliance Testing

NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being led by NHS Ayrshire & Arran and centres around a contract for "Portable Appliance Testing". This initiative falls under the health sector and is located in Ayr, UK. The procurement method used was a selective procedure, and the contract has recently been awarded to OCS Group UK Ltd, with a total contract value of £117,180. The contract was signed on 21st January 2021. Currently, the tender is at the award stage, having closed submissions on 19th October 2020, with the project expected to take place at various NHS premises across Ayrshire and Arran.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for suppliers in the health services industry, particularly those specialising in electrical compliance and safety testing. Businesses that are well-equipped to provide portable appliance testing services, have relevant certifications such as City and Guilds 2377, and can manage large-scale operations across multiple locations would be ideally suited to compete. Additionally, the contract’s stipulation against subcontracting further emphasises the need for capable contractors to execute these services directly.

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Notice Title

Portable Appliance Testing

Notice Description

NHS Ayrshire and Arran wish to source a suitably competent Contractor to assist with the NHS Board's obligation to manage and control the risks from the use of portable electrical appliances, thus providing compliance with the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations. The suitable Contractor will ensure that all Portable Appliances are inspected and tested in accordance with the latest relevant legislation and the IETs Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Currently PAT testing is undertaken in 62 sites/locations/premises across Ayrshire and Arran. Currently there are approximately 75,000 items.. This contract is not suitable for sub-contracting.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000632294
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB406074
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

50324200 - Preventive maintenance services

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£117,180 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
3 years

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN
Contact Name
Shirley Lawtie
Contact Email
shirley.lawtie@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1294323219

Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
KA6 6AB
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire, TLM94 South Ayrshire

Local Authority
South Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Maybole, North Carrick and Coylton
Westminster Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OCS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT396300
    Portable Appliance Testing - NHS Ayrshire and Arran wish to source a suitably competent Contractor to assist with the NHS Board's obligation to manage and control the risks from the use of portable electrical appliances, thus providing compliance with the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations. The suitable Contractor will ensure that all Portable Appliances are inspected and tested in accordance with the latest relevant legislation and the IETs Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN405118
    Portable Appliance Testing - NHS Ayrshire and Arran wish to source a suitably competent Contractor to assist with the NHS Board's obligation to manage and control the risks from the use of portable electrical appliances, thus providing compliance with the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations. The suitable Contractor will ensure that all Portable Appliances are inspected and tested in accordance with the latest relevant legislation and the IETs Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB406074
    Portable Appliance Testing - NHS Ayrshire and Arran wish to source a suitably competent Contractor to assist with the NHS Board's obligation to manage and control the risks from the use of portable electrical appliances, thus providing compliance with the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations. The suitable Contractor will ensure that all Portable Appliances are inspected and tested in accordance with the latest relevant legislation and the IETs Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment.

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