--- title: "Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055c47" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-055c47" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055c47.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055c47.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)" published: "2026-01-16" --- # Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055c47 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-055c47) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055c47.json) ## Summary NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has recently awarded a contract for Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) services. This contract encompasses the comprehensive testing and inspection of electrical appliances across the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board estate, including minor repairs where feasible. The procurement process follows the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, adhering to all relevant legislation and standards. The contract, active from 9th January 2026 to 8th January 2029, with a potential two-year extension, is valued at £131,600 with a gross amount of £157,920. The procurement utilised an open procedure, ensuring transparency and broad participation from service providers. This contract offers substantial opportunities for growth within the technical inspection services sector, highlighting its relevance to businesses specialising in equipment testing and minor electrical repairs. With a focus on technical quality and competitive pricing, this tender is ideal for SMEs that can deliver high-quality services while complying with stringent safety regulations. As the service includes a comprehensive scope of testing and repairs across a significant region, businesses with expertise in electrical compliance and safety standards are well-positioned to successfully compete for similar future tenders. ## Notice Cardiff and Vale University Health Board are awarding the contract for Portable Appliance Testing and Inspection of electrical appliances together with all appliance labelling and detailed record keeping for all appliances throughout the Estate. The works include elements of minor repairs to fuses, plugs, cables, etc. where economically viable and will all be expected to be carried out in compliance with the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 together with all relevant legislation, British Standards, HSE guidance, relevant electrical standards, codes of procedure/practise, etc. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: An option to extend for a further two years in annual intervals ### Planning Information Preliminary Market Engagement Notice with intent to go to open FTS Tender W/C 14th July 2025. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003686-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 25 Aug 2025 | | Future notice date | 14 Jul 2025 | | Award date | 22 Dec 2025 | | Contract period | 9 Jan 2026 - 8 Jan 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £170,000 | | Lots value | £170,000 | | Awards value | £131,600 | | Contracts value | £131,600 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) | | Locality | CARDIFF | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF14 4HH | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | | Local authority | Cardiff | | Electoral ward | Heath | | Westminster constituency | Cardiff North | | Delivery location | TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | TESTING SOLUTIONS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services - 71631000 - Technical inspection services ## Release History - 16 Jan 2026 at 08:34 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003686-2026 - 22 Dec 2025 at 15:30 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085500-2025 - 23 Jul 2025 at 09:21 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042265-2025 - 9 Jul 2025 at 14:58 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038702-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003686-2026 16th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085500-2025 22nd December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042265-2025 23rd July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038702-2025 9th July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/ - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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