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title: "Portable Appliance Testing"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000632294"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN"
published: "2021-02-08"
---

# Portable Appliance Testing

Buyer: NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000632294

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## Summary

The procurement process is being led by NHS Ayrshire & Arran and centres around a contract for "Portable Appliance Testing". This initiative falls under the health sector and is located in Ayr, UK. The procurement method used was a selective procedure, and the contract has recently been awarded to OCS Group UK Ltd, with a total contract value of £117,180. The contract was signed on 21st January 2021. Currently, the tender is at the award stage, having closed submissions on 19th October 2020, with the project expected to take place at various NHS premises across Ayrshire and Arran.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for suppliers in the health services industry, particularly those specialising in electrical compliance and safety testing. Businesses that are well-equipped to provide portable appliance testing services, have relevant certifications such as City and Guilds 2377, and can manage large-scale operations across multiple locations would be ideally suited to compete. Additionally, the contract’s stipulation against subcontracting further emphasises the need for capable contractors to execute these services directly.

## Notice

NHS Ayrshire and Arran wish to source a suitably competent Contractor to assist with the NHS Board's obligation to manage and control the risks from the use of portable electrical appliances, thus providing compliance with the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations. The suitable Contractor will ensure that all Portable Appliances are inspected and tested in accordance with the latest relevant legislation and the IETs Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Currently PAT testing is undertaken in 62 sites/locations/premises across Ayrshire and Arran. Currently there are approximately 75,000 items.. This contract is not suitable for sub-contracting.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB406074 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 3 years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £117,180 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN |
| Locality | AYR |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA6 6AB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM94 South Ayrshire |
| Local authority | South Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Maybole, North Carrick and Coylton |
| Westminster constituency | Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock |
| Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire, TLM94 South Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OCS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 50324200 - Preventive maintenance services
- 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB406074
- 27 Jan 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN405118
- 5 Oct 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT396300

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT396300
  Portable Appliance Testing - NHS Ayrshire and Arran wish to source a suitably competent Contractor to assist with the NHS Board's obligation to manage and control the risks from the use of portable electrical appliances, thus providing compliance with the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations. The suitable Contractor will ensure that all Portable Appliances are inspected and tested in accordance with the latest relevant legislation and the IETs Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN405118
  Portable Appliance Testing - NHS Ayrshire and Arran wish to source a suitably competent Contractor to assist with the NHS Board's obligation to manage and control the risks from the use of portable electrical appliances, thus providing compliance with the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations. The suitable Contractor will ensure that all Portable Appliances are inspected and tested in accordance with the latest relevant legislation and the IETs Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB406074
  Portable Appliance Testing - NHS Ayrshire and Arran wish to source a suitably competent Contractor to assist with the NHS Board's obligation to manage and control the risks from the use of portable electrical appliances, thus providing compliance with the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations. The suitable Contractor will ensure that all Portable Appliances are inspected and tested in accordance with the latest relevant legislation and the IETs Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsaaa.net
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000632294

## Provenance

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