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title: "Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0529d7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LOTHIAN HEALTH BOARD"
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# Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) Services

Buyer: LOTHIAN HEALTH BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0529d7

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## Summary

The Lothian Health Board is overseeing a procurement process for Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) Services, earmarked under the technical inspection and testing services industry category. This project, referenced by the tender ID LR3-125-2025, had an active status with the tender period concluding on 9th July 2025. The procurement employs an open procedure method and covers multiple NHS Lothian sites across the regions UKM73, UKM75, and UKM78. The overall contract value is estimated at £625,000, and the project timeline spans an initial 36-month contract with possible extensions. This tender is significant for service providers specializing in technical inspections complying with British Standards and requires City & Guilds and ITC certified personnel by the start of the contract.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for contractors skilled in delivering large-scale PAT services, as it covers over 100,000 items across 118 locations. Firms with strong technical capabilities, proven compliance with industry standards, and readiness for long-term commitments stand to benefit the most. Businesses with experience in managing similar healthcare sector projects, and those with robust insurance and financial credentials meeting or exceeding the specified criteria, will be well-suited to compete. Moreover, the inclusion of community benefits within the contract requirements encourages firms to engage in socially responsible practices, adding value to their service propositions.

## Notice

seeks a suitably qualified and certified Contractor to be appointed to undertake portable appliance testing (PAT) services, approximately 100,000 items, across 118 locations as further detailed in the ITT covering all NHS Lothian sites

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contractor will be expected implement fully comprehensive PAT Testing schedule across NHS Lothian sites. The Contractor shall ensure full compliance with all current and relevant legislation and guidance including, without limitation, all relevant British Standards, Codes of Practice as required in Scotland, and that Services are performed by Skilled Persons

Renewal: The proposed contract period is an initial 36 month contract with the option to extend for + 12 months +12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063136-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 48-60 monts |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £625,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LOTHIAN HEALTH BOARD |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH3 9DN |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian, TLM75 City of Edinburgh, TLM78 West Lothian |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2025 at 09:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063136-2025
- 30 May 2025 at 13:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028828-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000798650
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.nhslothian.scot
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00326
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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