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HH005-26-HB Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)

NHS Highland · tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 26 Sept 2026, 22:57.

Opportunity overview

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.

Classification

  • CPV71630000 — Technical inspection and testing services
  • CPV50000000 — Repair and maintenance services
  • CPV71000000 — Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
  • CPV71314100 — Electrical services
  • CPV71317200 — Health and safety services
  • CPV71631000 — Technical inspection services

Lots

  • Raigmore CampusValue not stated
  • Argyll and ButeValue not stated
  • Skye and LochalshValue not stated
  • CaithnessValue not stated
  • INBS & Ross ShireValue not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
HH005-26-HB
Status
active
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Has Recurrence
Yes

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Scheme
CPV
Id
71630000
Description
Technical inspection and testing services

Lot Details

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
suitability
Description
Please refer to the SPD (Scotland) for details of the selection criteria applicable to this procurement.

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 2
Type
economic
Description
Economic and financial standing will be assessed through the SPD (Scotland), including consideration of the Bidder's financial turnover for the last two completed financial years and any other information required to assess financial viability for delivery of the Contract.
Minimum
The bidder must demonstrate a minimum general annual turnover of GBP 140,000 in each of the last two financial years. This information must be provided within the SPD response. NHS Highland reserves the right to request supporting evidence prior to award.

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 3
Type
technical
Description
Technical and professional ability will be assessed through the SPD (Scotland), including consideration of: Educational and professional qualifications of personnel proposed for delivery of the Contract; Competence, training and experience of personnel undertaking Portable Appliance Testing; Availability of appropriate tools, plant and technical equipment, including calibrated testing equipment; and Relevant information demonstrating the Bidder's capability to deliver the Services in accordance with the Contract requirements.
Minimum
Bidders must demonstrate that personnel proposed for delivery of the Contract are appropriately trained, qualified and competent to undertake Portable Appliance Testing in accordance with the IET Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment. Bidders must also provide details of the test equipment proposed for delivery of the Services and evidence that such equipment is suitably maintained and calibrated where applicable.

Applies To

supplier

Contract terms

Performance Terms
The Contractor will be required to deliver the services in accordance with all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements, including the IET Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment. The Contractor shall ensure that all personnel are appropriately trained and competent, and that services are delivered in compliance with NHS Highland policies, including health and safety and environmental requirements. The Contractor will also be expected to adopt appropriate environmental and waste reduction practices in the delivery of the services where reasonably practicable.
Has Electronic Ordering
Yes
Electronic Invoicing Policy
allowed
Has Electronic Payment
Yes

Other Requirements

Requires Staff Names And Qualifications
Yes

Covered By

GPA

Tender Period

Ends
17 Aug 2026, 12:00

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
90

Expected award period

Starts
17 Aug 2026, 12:00

Bid Opening

Date
17 Aug 2026, 12:00

Recurrence

Description
It is anticipated that the requirement will be subject to a future procurement exercise following expiry of the contract term.

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
3
Title
Skye and Lochalsh
Description
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.
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
No
Status
active

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality criterion
Type
quality
Description
60
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
40

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,800

Renewal

Description
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.

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Argyll and Bute
Description
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.
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
No
Status
active

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality criterion
Type
quality
Description
60
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
40

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,800

Renewal

Description
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.

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 3
Id
5
Title
INBS & Ross Shire
Description
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.
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
No
Status
active

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality criterion
Type
quality
Description
60
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
40

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,800

Renewal

Description
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.

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 4
Id
4
Title
Caithness
Description
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.
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
No
Status
active

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality criterion
Type
quality
Description
60
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
40

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,800

Renewal

Description
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.

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 5
Id
1
Title
Raigmore Campus
Description
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.
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
No
Status
active

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality criterion
Type
quality
Description
60
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
40

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,800

Renewal

Description
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.

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
71631000
Description
Technical inspection services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
71314100
Description
Electrical services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
71317200
Description
Health and safety services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
50000000
Description
Repair and maintenance services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM6
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
71631000
Description
Technical inspection services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
71314100
Description
Electrical services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
71317200
Description
Health and safety services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
50000000
Description
Repair and maintenance services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM6
Item 3
Id
5
Related Lot
5

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
71631000
Description
Technical inspection services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
71314100
Description
Electrical services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
71317200
Description
Health and safety services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
50000000
Description
Repair and maintenance services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM6
Item 4
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
71314100
Description
Electrical services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
71317200
Description
Health and safety services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
71631000
Description
Technical inspection services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
50000000
Description
Repair and maintenance services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM6
Item 5
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
71631000
Description
Technical inspection services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
71314100
Description
Electrical services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
71317200
Description
Health and safety services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
50000000
Description
Repair and maintenance services
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
71000000
Description
Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM6

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
NHS Highland
Id
GB-FTS-6642

Identifier

Legal Name
NHS Highland

Address

Street Address
Assynt House, Beechwood Park
Locality
Inverness
Region
UKM6
Postal Code
IV2 3BW
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Telephone
+44 1463704000

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Id
MINISTRY
Description
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
Entry 2
Scheme
COFOG
Id
07
Description
Health
Organisation 2
Name
Inverness Justice Centre
Id
GB-FTS-95110

Identifier

Legal Name
Inverness Justice Centre

Address

Locality
Inverness
Postal Code
IV1 1AH
Country Name
United Kingdom

Roles

reviewBody

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Inverness · UKM6 · IV2 3BW · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM6

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 067748-2026tender ·