---
title: "PAT testing for Somerset FT"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06086f"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06086f.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-01-19"
---

# PAT testing for Somerset FT

Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06086f

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## Summary

The recent public procurement process, led by the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, focused on the provision of Portable Electrical Appliance Testing (PAT) services. This initiative, titled "PAT testing for Somerset FT", pertains to the services industry category and specifically covers sites such as Musgrove Park Hospital and various community and mental health sites in the Taunton area, UK. The procurement, conducted under a limited competition method due to being below the threshold, has reached the award stage. Awarding took place on 12th January 2026, with the contract becoming active on 1st April 2026, continuing until 31st March 2027.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in electrical services. Companies specialising in portable appliance testing, especially those with experience in healthcare settings, can find potential for growth through such contracts. The current awardee, AWP Services Limited, demonstrates that SMEs can successfully secure these contracts. Businesses that are adaptable and can offer competitive pricing within the public sector healthcare market would be well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature, particularly in providing compliance-oriented and safety-focused electrical services.

## Notice

Portable electrical appliance PAT testing at Musgrove Park Hospital and Community and Mental Health sites, includes microwaves.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004241-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £26,714 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 5DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AWP SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71314100 - Electrical services

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2026 at 10:53 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004241-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004241-2026
  19th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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