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title: "Portable Appliance Testing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05eaa3"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NORTHAMPTONSHIRE PARTNERSHIP HOMES"
published: "2025-11-27"
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# Portable Appliance Testing

Buyer: NORTHAMPTONSHIRE PARTNERSHIP HOMES  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05eaa3

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## Summary

The contracting process led by Northamptonshire Partnership Homes focuses on procuring Portable Appliance Testing services, classified under the "Technical inspection and testing services" category (CPV code 71630000). This tender, with the ID NPH_2025_28, is in the tender stage and is being conducted via an open procurement method. The main delivery locations are in the UKF24 region, United Kingdom. Interested parties must submit their applications before the tender submission deadline on the 10th of December 2025, at 14:00 GMT. The contract is valued at £60,000 with a potential gross amount of £72,000, set to commence on the 17th of December 2025, initially for two years, with a potential one-year extension permissible twice.

This tender offers ample opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical safety and testing services to expand their service portfolio by entering the public sector market. Companies equipped with extensive technical expertise in Portable Appliance Testing, and capable of servicing a large volume of approximately 10,000 items, will find this opportunity particularly beneficial. It is notably suited for SMEs due to its suitability classification; hence, small to medium-sized enterprises with relevant experience are encouraged to compete. Partaking in this contract not only aids in business growth through substantial contract value but also enhances professional credibility and visibility within the public sector.

## Notice

Northamptonshire Partnership Homes (NPH) wishes to invite interested parties to bid for Portable Appliance Testing. The anticipated contract start date is 17th December 2025. The contract term will be for an initial period of 2 years with the option for extending for up to a further 2 year extension. NPH requires the services of a suitably qualified and competent contractor to undertake Portable Appliance Testing of all relevant electrical equipment. This includes, but is not limited to, office equipment, kitchen appliances, and plug-in electrical sockets. It is anticipated that approximately 10,000 individual items will require testing under this contract. Testing shall be carried out at NPH's office locations, communal areas, temporary accommodation, and assisted living properties, as directed by NPH. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://nph.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Northampton:-Technical-inspection-and-testing-services./J87N3X58VQ To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://nph.delta-esourcing.com/respond/J87N3X58VQ

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077890-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Dec 2025 - 16 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | £60,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHAMPTONSHIRE PARTNERSHIP HOMES |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN5 5JW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Dallington Spencer |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton North |
| Delivery location | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire, TLF24 West Northamptonshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

## Release History

- 27 Nov 2025 at 19:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077890-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077890-2025
  27th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://nph.delta-esourcing.com/respond/J87N3X58VQ
- https://nph.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Northampton:-Technical-inspection-and-testing-services./J87N3X58VQ
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.nph.org.uk/

## Provenance

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