--- title: "Provision of Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7cb7a52c-21ce-41b2-aa60-004bba19569e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7cb7a52c-21ce-41b2-aa60-004bba19569e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7cb7a52c-21ce-41b2-aa60-004bba19569e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7cb7a52c-21ce-41b2-aa60-004bba19569e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MILTON KEYNES UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2022-11-28" --- # Provision of Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) Buyer: MILTON KEYNES UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7cb7a52c-21ce-41b2-aa60-004bba19569e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7cb7a52c-21ce-41b2-aa60-004bba19569e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7cb7a52c-21ce-41b2-aa60-004bba19569e.json) ## Summary The Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is inviting tenders for the provision of Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) services. This contract, classified under Electrical services, will span 3 years from the award date, with a possible extension of 12 months based on performance. The tender period ends on 20th January 2023, and the contract period starts on 20th February 2023 and ends on 19th February 2026. Businesses in the services industry based in England, United Kingdom, are well-suited to compete in this open procedure. This procurement opportunity offers business growth potential for companies specialising in electrical services. The testing includes visual inspection, PAT testing, and microwave leakage tests. Additionally, the contractor is required to provide electronic records of tests carried out. Businesses interested in providing Portable Appliance Testing services, especially those with capabilities in electrical services and compliance with current guidance, are encouraged to register and access the tender documents through the provided link. ## Notice The requirement is to carry out on site Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) of all portable, movable, IT, Static or Handheld plug-in electrical equipment (approx. 64,000 items) The contract Excludes Electronic Medical Equipment which is managed via a separate contract and Extra Low Voltage equipment except for any mains voltage parts (e.g., Transformers, PSU's). Testing to include visual inspection of each item, full PA Testing using a calibrated approved tester in accordance with current guidance. In addition, the contract shall include microwave leakage tests. The contractor shall fix to each item tested a current test label (except for residential staff's own equipment) showing the month and year of the next recommended test and a unique ID number. Existing ID numbers can be re-used or replaced at each test. New items to be added for testing and labelling at each monthly visit as found or as instructed by Estates. Tests to be undertaken in the first 2 months at the beginning of the calendar year Locations to be tested in a similar order each year to maintain continuity of test dates. A list of dates is to be provided to Estates at the start of the contract. Each December visit (this shall be near the beginning of the month) the contractor shall take a walk round all main wards and departments to check for untested festive lights and test/label accordingly. Minor repairs (e.g., plug replacement) shall be included in the contract at no additional cost Replacement plug tops and fuses shall be included as within the contract price Failed items shall be labelled accordingly and the area manager (or similar) informed. If the item is deemed beyond reasonable repair or a danger to life, then the plug shall be cut off also. At the end of the visit an electronic record of the tests carried out is to be provided to the Estates Officer managing the contract to include a location list or marked drawing of the buildings tested. All items shall show the room number where located, the item ID number, Pass or Fail, date tested, test frequency and any comments. This will be 3 years from award with an option to extend the contract for a further 12 months on an annual basis pending performance. To register and access the documents please use the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com/SupplierRegistration/Requirements For technical help on using ProContract Due North, please contact the support team at procontractsuppliers@proactis.com or call them on +44 (0)1670 597120. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38988c13-49c4-4f1b-8920-f3f008d3f73f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Nov 2022 | | Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Feb 2023 - 19 Feb 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MILTON KEYNES UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | MILTON KEYNES | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK6 5LD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes | | Local authority | Milton Keynes | | Electoral ward | Woughton & Fishermead | | Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71314100 - Electrical services ## Release History - 28 Nov 2022 at 15:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38988c13-49c4-4f1b-8920-f3f008d3f73f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38988c13-49c4-4f1b-8920-f3f008d3f73f 28th November 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.mkhospital.nhs.uk/ - https://procontract.due-north.com/SupplierRegistration/Requirements ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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