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title: "HH005-24-HB Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c13c"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-05-13"
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# HH005-24-HB Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)

Buyer: NHS HIGHLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c13c

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## Summary

The latest procurement process for NHS Highland involves the provision of Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) services aimed to maintain compliance with electrical equipment legislation. NHS Highland is looking to cover 170 sites within the NHS Highland and Argyll and Bute area, with the contract categorized under technical inspection and testing services. The process is currently at the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 13 January 2025. The open procedure method has been adopted, allowing a wide pool of applicants to participate, thereby creating a competitive environment suitable for businesses involved in electrical or technical testing services. The overall budget for the tender is £200,000, with the project slated to potentially renew, making it a long-term opportunity for the winning bidder.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specializing in technical, electrical, health and safety, or facilities management services. Given the requirement for consistent service across numerous sites, businesses capable of managing large-scale testing and maintenance operations will find this tender appealing. The contract also suggests additional community benefits, enhancing the local impact of the services provided. Prospective bidders should ensure they meet the financial criteria, including a minimum turnover and required insurance levels, to participate in the tender process successfully. The electronic submission of tenders facilitates accessibility for potential suppliers, highlighting NHS Highland's commitment to modern, efficient procurement processes.

## Notice

NHS Highland Estates Department provides a Portable Appliance Testing Service to assist overall NHSH compliance. The annual testing regime assists in achieving and maintaining compliance with legislation in accordance with the current version of BS7671 IET In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment (ITEE) and other relevant guidance. In order to meet these requirements and other relevant guidance, a Contract is required for NHS Highland's Annual Portable Appliance Testing.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Highland requires the provision of Annual Portable Appliance Testing and Microwave Leakage Testing across 170 sites within NHS Highland and Argyll and Bute geographical area.

Renewal: Two (2) Years with the option to extend of further up to 24 month.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020732-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 48 months |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £247,887 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS HIGHLAND |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV2 3BW |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness South |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UK TEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71314100 - Electrical services
- 71317200 - Health and safety services
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services
- 79993100 - Facilities management services

## Release History

- 13 May 2025 at 09:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020732-2025
- 29 Nov 2024 at 15:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038638-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000784482
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00302

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