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title: "HH005-24-HB Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000784482"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS HIGHLAND"
published: "2025-05-13"
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# HH005-24-HB Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)

Buyer: NHS HIGHLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000784482

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## Summary

NHS Highland, located in Inverness, has completed the procurement process for the HH005-24-HB Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) service. This contract, valued at £247,887.20, was awarded to UK TEST LTD, an SME based in Manchester, and will cover the annual testing across 170 sites within the NHS Highland and Argyll and Bute areas. The procurement for this health industry-related service followed an open procedure and was at the award stage, with the contract being signed on 1st May 2025. The process aims to ensure compliance with current legislation and guidelines, in accordance with BS7671 for inspecting and testing electrical equipment.

This procurement opportunity was particularly suited for SMEs experienced in providing compliance and testing services within the health sector. The winning bid came from UK TEST LTD through a competitive process that received four electronic submissions, all of which came from non-EU suppliers. Businesses in the electrical services and compliance testing industries could find similar tenders advantageous for growth due to the recurring nature of the services required and the importance of regulatory compliance in healthcare facilities. This contract also exemplifies the potential for long-term business relationships given the renewal options indicated in the initial tender documents.

## Notice

NHS Highland Estates Department provides a Portable Appliance Testing Service to assist overall NHSH compliance. The annual testing regime assists in achieving and maintaining compliance with legislation in accordance with the current version of BS7671 IET In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment (ITEE) and other relevant guidance. In order to meet these requirements and other relevant guidance, a Contract is required for NHS Highland's Annual Portable Appliance Testing.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Highland requires the provision of Annual Portable Appliance Testing and Microwave Leakage Testing across 170 sites within NHS Highland and Argyll and Bute geographical area.

Renewal: Two (2) Years with the option to extend of further up to 24 month.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530162 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 May 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 48 months |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £247,887 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UK TEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 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
- 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

- 13 May 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530162
- 29 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV519334

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV519334
  HH005-24-HB Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) - NHS Highland Estates Department provides a Portable Appliance Testing Service to assist overall NHSH compliance. The annual testing regime assists in achieving and maintaining compliance with legislation in accordance with the current version of BS7671 IET In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment (ITEE) and other relevant guidance. In order to meet these requirements and other relevant guidance, a Contract is required for NHS Highland's Annual Portable Appliance Testing.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530162
  HH005-24-HB Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) - NHS Highland Estates Department provides a Portable Appliance Testing Service to assist overall NHSH compliance. The annual testing regime assists in achieving and maintaining compliance with legislation in accordance with the current version of BS7671 IET In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment (ITEE) and other relevant guidance. In order to meet these requirements and other relevant guidance, a Contract is required for NHS Highland's Annual Portable Appliance Testing.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000784482

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