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HH005-26-HB Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)

NHS Highland

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17 Jul 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Highland is seeking Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) services across its healthcare and administrative premises. The work covers inspection, electrical testing, labelling, certification and accurate maintenance of equipment asset registers, with compliance reporting and microwave leakage testing where applicable. Services must support compliance with the IET Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment and relevant statutory and regulatory requirements. The requirement is divided into five lots covering Raigmore Campus, Caithness, Argyll and Bute, Skye and Lochalsh, and INBS & Ross Shire. Delivery will take place across multiple NHS Highland sites in these areas. This is a services contract for a specialist electrical inspection and compliance provider.

The procurement has reached tender: NHS Highland invited offers through an open procedure, with electronic submission. Bids were due by 17 August 2026 at 12:00, with bid opening at the same time; the award period starts then. The estimated total value is £350,000. Each lot has an initial contract period of two years, with an option to extend by up to a further three years, potentially in one or more periods. Suppliers may bid for any number of the five lots. Evaluation is weighted 60% quality and 40% price, with variants not allowed. Bids must remain valid for 90 days. A minimum general annual turnover of £140,000 is required in each of the last two financial years. The contract is expected to be re-procured after expiry.

This opportunity suits PAT and electrical compliance specialists able to deploy trained, qualified and competent personnel across healthcare and administrative premises in the relevant Highland areas. Contractors need practical experience of inspection and testing under the IET Code of Practice, with suitable tools, plant and technical equipment, including maintained and calibrated testing equipment where applicable. The buyer requires the names and qualifications of staff proposed for delivery, together with evidence of their competence, training and experience. Suppliers should be able to manage asset records, issue labels and certificates, produce compliance reports and undertake microwave leakage testing when required. They must also meet NHS Highland health, safety and environmental requirements, adopt sensible waste-reduction measures and submit community-benefit proposals through the Community Benefits Gateway.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HH005-26-HB Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)

Notice Description

Provision of Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) services across NHS Highland sites, including the inspection, testing, labelling, recording and certification of electrical equipment to ensure compliance with the IET Code of Practice and all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements.

Lot Information

Skye and Lochalsh

NHS Highland requires the provision of Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) services across a range of healthcare and administrative premises. The scope includes the inspection, testing, labelling and certification of electrical equipment, together with the maintenance of accurate asset registers and provision of compliance reporting. The Contractor will be required to undertake testing in accordance with the IET Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment and all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements. The scope will also include microwave leakage testing where applicable. Services will be delivered across multiple sites throughout the NHS Highland area. The contract is expected to be for an initial period of 2 years with the option to extend for up to a further 3 years.

Renewal: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the contract beyond the initial two (2) year term for a period of up to three (3) additional years, which may be exercised in one or more periods, subject to satisfactory performance and at its sole discretion.

Argyll and Bute

NHS Highland requires the provision of Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) services across a range of healthcare and administrative premises. The scope includes the inspection, testing, labelling and certification of electrical equipment, together with the maintenance of accurate asset registers and provision of compliance reporting. The Contractor will be required to undertake testing in accordance with the IET Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment and all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements. The scope will also include microwave leakage testing where applicable. Services will be delivered across multiple sites throughout the NHS Highland area. The contract is expected to be for an initial period of 2 years with the option to extend for up to a further 3 years.

Renewal: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the contract beyond the initial two (2) year term for a period of up to three (3) additional years, which may be exercised in one or more periods, subject to satisfactory performance and at its sole discretion.

INBS & Ross Shire

NHS Highland requires the provision of Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) services across a range of healthcare and administrative premises. The scope includes the inspection, testing, labelling and certification of electrical equipment, together with the maintenance of accurate asset registers and provision of compliance reporting. The Contractor will be required to undertake testing in accordance with the IET Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment and all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements. The scope will also include microwave leakage testing where applicable. Services will be delivered across multiple sites throughout the NHS Highland area. The contract is expected to be for an initial period of 2 years with the option to extend for up to a further 3 years.

Renewal: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the contract beyond the initial two (2) year term for a period of up to three (3) additional years, which may be exercised in one or more periods, subject to satisfactory performance and at its sole discretion.

Caithness

NHS Highland requires the provision of Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) services across a range of healthcare and administrative premises. The scope includes the inspection, testing, labelling and certification of electrical equipment, together with the maintenance of accurate asset registers and provision of compliance reporting. The Contractor will be required to undertake testing in accordance with the IET Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment and all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements. The scope will also include microwave leakage testing where applicable. Services will be delivered across multiple sites throughout the NHS Highland area. The contract is expected to be for an initial period of 2 years with the option to extend for up to a further 3 years.

Renewal: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the contract beyond the initial two (2) year term for a period of up to three (3) additional years, which may be exercised in one or more periods, subject to satisfactory performance and at its sole discretion.

Raigmore Campus

NHS Highland requires the provision of Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) services across a range of healthcare and administrative premises. The scope includes the inspection, testing, labelling and certification of electrical equipment, together with the maintenance of accurate asset registers and provision of compliance reporting. The Contractor will be required to undertake testing in accordance with the IET Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment and all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements. The scope will also include microwave leakage testing where applicable. Services will be delivered across multiple sites throughout the NHS Highland area. The contract is expected to be for an initial period of 2 years with the option to extend for up to a further 3 years.

Renewal: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the contract beyond the initial two (2) year term for a period of up to three (3) additional years, which may be exercised in one or more periods, subject to satisfactory performance and at its sole discretion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000836024
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560414
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71314100 - Electrical services

71317200 - Health and safety services

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

71631000 - Technical inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
It is anticipated that the requirement will be subject to a future procurement exercise following expiry of the contract term.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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

Notice Documents

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