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HH005-25-TW29 Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)

NHS HIGHLAND

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26 Mar 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by NHS Highland for Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) services across its facilities in Inverness, UK has concluded. Marked with the procurement ID HH005-25-TW29 and tagged as an award and contract, this process fell under the industry category of Health. Despite its completion, the previous contract came to an unforeseen end, triggering an urgent need for compliance in testing schedules for NHS Highland's appliances. This contract utilised a limited procurement method due to extreme urgency, bypassing prior publication of a call for competition. Key milestones include the awarding of the contract to D2B Facilities Ltd on 1st November 2025, at a value of £71,100, ensuring the continuation of mandatory PAT services.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in health sector services, specifically in facilities management and compliance testing. The contract, awarded to D2B Facilities Ltd, an SME based in Perth, underscores the suitability for similarly scaled enterprises to engage in such procurement efforts. The absence of competitive bidding suggests a potential advantage for SMEs that can swiftly respond to urgent needs and demonstrate reliability. Companies focused on adherence and compliance within the healthcare industry could find this contract rewarding, opening pathways for developing long-term relationships with public health entities such as NHS Highland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HH005-25-TW29 Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)

Notice Description

Carry out Portable Appliance Testing throughout NHS Highland area.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Carry out Portable Appliance Testing throughout NHS Highland area. Formally procured contract under process HH005-24-HB has come to an unplanned and abrupt end, this has led to approx. 2/3 of all NHS Highland portable appliances covered under this contract to have fallen outwith their planned testing schedule. It is imperative that we arrange alternative service provision to ensure that we achieve compliance.

Procurement Information

Formally procured contract under process HH005-24-HB has come to an unplanned and abrupt end, this has led to approx. 2/3 of all NHS Highland portable appliances covered under this contract to have fallen outwith their planned testing schedule. It is imperative that we arrange alternative service provision to ensure that we achieve compliance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000827642
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552536
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71632000 - Technical testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£71,100 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20255 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS HIGHLAND
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 3BW
Post Town
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

D2B FACILITIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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