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title: "Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066639"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS HIGHLAND"
published: "2026-03-10"
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# Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)

Buyer: NHS HIGHLAND  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066639

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## Summary

NHS Highland is initiating a procurement process to secure Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) services for its sites across Argyll & Bute, including hospitals, care homes, and office spaces. This planned procurement falls within the services category, specifically under technical inspection and testing services. The contracting authority has issued a Prior Information Notice (PIN) focused on information gathering and market engagement, with a deadline for questionnaire submissions by 12:00 on 10th April 2026. The estimated value of the contract is £250,000. The procurement stage is currently in planning, and prospective suppliers are encouraged to express their interest and provide feedback, which will influence future procurement strategy. The official communication from NHS Highland indicates a future notice date of 25th May 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in health and safety services, electrical services, and technical testing and consultancy services. Companies offering facilities management, installation, and repair services in the UK region, specifically UKM6, are well-suited to compete for this contract. Businesses with expertise in ensuring compliance with statutory electrical inspection requirements will be particularly advantageous candidates for NHS Highland's procurement needs. By engaging with this procurement activity, organisations can expand their portfolios, enhance service offerings, and solidify their market presence in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

NHS Highland requires the provision of Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)services ensuring compliance with all relevant statutory requirements under across all NHS Highland sites including Argyll & Bute

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Highland requires the provision of Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)services ensuring compliance with all relevant statutory requirements under across all NHS Highland sites including Argyll & Bute. These includes both Hospital, care home settings and office spaces. Additional information: There may be an opportunity to lot this requirement depending on the results for our market research.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021292-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 24 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 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
- 51000000 - Installation services (except software)
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection 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

- 10 Mar 2026 at 12:19 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021292-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000826077
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=826077
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00302

## Provenance

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