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Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) Services

Lothian Health Board

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Lothian Health Board

Buyer Address: Mainpoint, 2nd Floor, 102 Westport, Edinburgh, UKM75, EH3 9DN, United Kingdom

Contact Email: maxwell.muir@nhs.scot

Contact Telephone: +44 1312421000

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
625000.0 GBP
Published
30 May 2025, 13:22
Deadline
09 Jul 2025, 11:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

seeks a suitably qualified and certified Contractor to be appointed to undertake portable appliance testing (PAT) services, approximately 100,000 items, across 118 locations as further detailed in the ITT covering all NHS Lothian sites

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot Description: The Contractor will be expected implement fully comprehensive PAT Testing schedule across NHS Lothian sites. The Contractor shall ensure full compliance with all current and relevant legislation and guidance including, without limitation, all relevant British Standards, Codes of Practice as required in Scotland, and that Services are performed by Skilled Persons

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical

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