Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS Highland
Assynt House, Beechwood Park
Inverness
IV2 3BW
UK
Telephone: +44 1463704000
E-mail: nhsh.tenders@nhs.scot
NUTS: UKM6
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00302
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
HH005-26-HB Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)
Reference number: HH005-26-HB
II.1.2) Main CPV code
71630000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
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.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
350 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Raigmore Campus
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71631000
71314100
71317200
50000000
71000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM6
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality criterion
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 60
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
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.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Argyll and Bute
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71631000
71314100
71317200
50000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM6
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality criterion
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 60
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
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.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Skye and Lochalsh
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71631000
71314100
71317200
50000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM6
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality criterion
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 60
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
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.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Caithness
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71314100
71317200
71631000
50000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM6
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality criterion
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 60
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
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.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
INBS & Ross Shire
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71631000
71314100
71317200
50000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM6
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality criterion
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 60
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
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.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
Please refer to the SPD (Scotland) for details of the selection criteria applicable to this procurement.
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria:
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 level(s) of standards required:
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.
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria:
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 level(s) of standards required:
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.
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
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.
III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
17/08/2026
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
17/08/2026
Local time: 12:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published:
It is anticipated that the requirement will be subject to a future procurement exercise following expiry of the contract term.
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
Procurement documentation is available via Public Contracts Scotland (PCS). Any communication in relation to this procurement will be conducted electronically via PCS or as otherwise instructed within the procurement documentation.
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=836024.
The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.
Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.
Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:
Community Benefits requirements apply to this Contract. Bidders will be required to register with the Community Benefits Gateway and submit Community Benefits proposals as part of their Tender response. Further details are provided within the procurement documentation.
(SC Ref:836024)
Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=836024
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Inverness Justice Centre
Inverness
IV1 1AH
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
17/07/2026