--- title: "HH005-26-HB Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cdc2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06cdc2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06cdc2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06cdc2.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS HIGHLAND" published: "2026-07-17" --- # HH005-26-HB Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) Buyer: NHS HIGHLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cdc2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06cdc2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06cdc2.json) ## Summary NHS Highland has initiated a procurement process for the provision of Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) services across its various sites, including healthcare and administrative premises. The tender is currently in active status under the tender stage with reference HH005-26-HB. The total estimated value of the contract is £350,000 and will be carried out over multiple locations in the Highlands, with services commencing after bids are evaluated post 17 August 2026. All services are expected to be in adherence to the IET Code of Practice and regulatory requirements. The procurement is being conducted through an open procedure, with no allowance for variant bids, and bids must be submitted electronically by 17 August 2026. The procurements fall under the technical inspection and testing services category, specifically addressing the needs of public health and safety within the mentioned area. This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in technical inspection, electrical services, and health and safety services. Companies with a solid background in Portable Appliance Testing and experience in maintaining compliance with regulatory standards will find this contract particularly appealing. With distinct lots assigned to regions such as Skye and Lochalsh, Argyll and Bute, and Ross Shire, among others, businesses can bid on multiple lots, subject to the contract's terms, allowing flexibility and potential expansion. The substantial contract value and extended contract term, with options for renewal, provide a stable business opportunity for suppliers meeting the economic, technical, and professional requirements detailed in the tender documents. ## Notice Provision of Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) services across NHS Highland sites, including the inspection, testing, labelling, recording and certification of electrical equipment to ensure compliance with the IET Code of Practice and all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements. ### Lot Information Skye and Lochalsh NHS Highland requires the provision of Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) services across a range of healthcare and administrative premises. The scope includes the inspection, testing, labelling and certification of electrical equipment, together with the maintenance of accurate asset registers and provision of compliance reporting. The Contractor will be required to undertake testing in accordance with the IET Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment and all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements. The scope will also include microwave leakage testing where applicable. Services will be delivered across multiple sites throughout the NHS Highland area. The contract is expected to be for an initial period of 2 years with the option to extend for up to a further 3 years. Renewal: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the contract beyond the initial two (2) year term for a period of up to three (3) additional years, which may be exercised in one or more periods, subject to satisfactory performance and at its sole discretion. Argyll and Bute NHS Highland requires the provision of Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) services across a range of healthcare and administrative premises. The scope includes the inspection, testing, labelling and certification of electrical equipment, together with the maintenance of accurate asset registers and provision of compliance reporting. The Contractor will be required to undertake testing in accordance with the IET Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment and all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements. The scope will also include microwave leakage testing where applicable. Services will be delivered across multiple sites throughout the NHS Highland area. The contract is expected to be for an initial period of 2 years with the option to extend for up to a further 3 years. Renewal: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the contract beyond the initial two (2) year term for a period of up to three (3) additional years, which may be exercised in one or more periods, subject to satisfactory performance and at its sole discretion. INBS & Ross Shire NHS Highland requires the provision of Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) services across a range of healthcare and administrative premises. The scope includes the inspection, testing, labelling and certification of electrical equipment, together with the maintenance of accurate asset registers and provision of compliance reporting. The Contractor will be required to undertake testing in accordance with the IET Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment and all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements. The scope will also include microwave leakage testing where applicable. Services will be delivered across multiple sites throughout the NHS Highland area. The contract is expected to be for an initial period of 2 years with the option to extend for up to a further 3 years. Renewal: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the contract beyond the initial two (2) year term for a period of up to three (3) additional years, which may be exercised in one or more periods, subject to satisfactory performance and at its sole discretion. Caithness NHS Highland requires the provision of Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) services across a range of healthcare and administrative premises. The scope includes the inspection, testing, labelling and certification of electrical equipment, together with the maintenance of accurate asset registers and provision of compliance reporting. The Contractor will be required to undertake testing in accordance with the IET Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment and all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements. The scope will also include microwave leakage testing where applicable. Services will be delivered across multiple sites throughout the NHS Highland area. The contract is expected to be for an initial period of 2 years with the option to extend for up to a further 3 years. Renewal: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the contract beyond the initial two (2) year term for a period of up to three (3) additional years, which may be exercised in one or more periods, subject to satisfactory performance and at its sole discretion. Raigmore Campus NHS Highland requires the provision of Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) services across a range of healthcare and administrative premises. The scope includes the inspection, testing, labelling and certification of electrical equipment, together with the maintenance of accurate asset registers and provision of compliance reporting. The Contractor will be required to undertake testing in accordance with the IET Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment and all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements. The scope will also include microwave leakage testing where applicable. Services will be delivered across multiple sites throughout the NHS Highland area. The contract is expected to be for an initial period of 2 years with the option to extend for up to a further 3 years. Renewal: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the contract beyond the initial two (2) year term for a period of up to three (3) additional years, which may be exercised in one or more periods, subject to satisfactory performance and at its sole discretion. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067748-2026 | | 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 | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | It is anticipated that the requirement will be subject to a future procurement exercise following expiry of the contract term. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £350,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | 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 | 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 - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 71314100 - Electrical services - 71317200 - Health and safety services - 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services - 71631000 - Technical inspection services ## Release History - 17 Jul 2026 at 11:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067748-2026 ## Notice URLs - http://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000836024 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=836024 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=836024 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00302 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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