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PAT Testing, Microwave and Minor Electrical Repairs

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust · NHS and health

In brief

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust has announced plans to buy architecture and engineering and facilities management work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The estimated value is £1,100,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 October 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Usually high: a median of 6 bids per contract for this buyer (from 5 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

The scope of this requirement includes the provision of portable appliance testing (PAT) across all relevant electrical equipment, including associated labelling, certification, and maintenance of test records in line with statutory requirements. Microwave leakage testing is included where applicable, together with minor on‑the‑spot remedial repairs such as plug, fuse, or lead replacements to enable failed items to be returned to service where safe and permissible. The contract will also allow for reactive and fixed call‑outs to address ad‑hoc testing requirements, failed items, or compliance issues as they arise. All services are to be delivered by competent, suitably trained operatives and include timely reporting and clear identification of any items requiring further remedial action or removal from service. This procurement will be for the following Trusts: University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust.

How to bid

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  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 036020-2026

About the buyer

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation TrustLast 12 months

Procurements

205

Awards

129
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From notice 036020-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 21 April 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.