NHS Highland Portable Appliance Testing Procurement Notice
Summary
NHS Highland has published a prior information notice regarding a procurement for Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) services across all its sites. The estimated total value for this services contract is £250,000.
What changed
NHS Highland has issued a prior information notice for the procurement of Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) services. The notice, published on March 10, 2026, indicates a requirement for services ensuring compliance with statutory requirements across all NHS Highland sites, including hospitals, care homes, and offices. The estimated total value for this contract is £250,000, with potential for lotting based on market research.
This notice serves as an early alert to potential suppliers about an upcoming procurement opportunity. Interested parties should monitor future announcements from NHS Highland for details on the tender process, including any potential lotting structure and specific service requirements. While this is a prior information notice, it signals a forthcoming contract that will require suppliers to demonstrate compliance with relevant statutory regulations for PAT services.
What to do next
- Monitor NHS Highland procurement channels for future tender details regarding Portable Appliance Testing services.
- Assess internal capabilities and market positioning for providing PAT services to healthcare facilities.
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Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)
- NHS Highland F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)
Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-021292
Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-066639
Published 10 March 2026, 12:19pm
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one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Highland
Assynt House, Beechwood Park
Inverness
IV2 3BW
Telephone
+44 1463704000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM6 - Highlands and Islands
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00302
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)
Reference number
HH005-26-HB
two.1.2) Main CPV code
Technical inspection and testing services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
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
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £250,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
Repair and maintenance services
Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
Installation services (except software)
Health and safety services
Facilities management services
Electrical services
Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM6 - Highlands and Islands
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.14) Additional information
There may be an opportunity to lot this requirement depending on the results for our market research.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
25 May 2026
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
We are inviting responses from current or prospective suppliers who provide Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) Services, ensuring full compliance with all relevant statutory requirements for the inspection and testing of electrical equipment. Your feedback will be used to inform the commercial strategy and service specification for any future procurement activity. This Prior Information Notice (PIN) and associated questionnaire are issued solely for information‑gathering and market‑engagement purposes. This is not a call for competition.
Please return your completed questionnaire by 12:00 on 10/04/2026 to nhsh.tenders@nhs.scot.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=826077.
(SC Ref:826077)
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