Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bc2-e112-7310-aca2-58c6781808df/pat-service-testing-and-appliance-repairs-contract pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # PAT Service Testing and Appliance Repairs Contract [Gentoo Group](https://tendernation.io/buyers/gentoo-group) Estimated value Not stated Published 9 Sept 2025 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Below-threshold contract Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts). [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85) - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender ### PAT Service Testing and Appliance Repairs Contract Gentoo Group – Pre-Market Engagement for PAT Testing Services Gentoo Group is preparing to procure a new Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) Service and Appliance Repairs Contract, with an estimated annual spend of £30,000. Our intention is to procure a four year Contract to fully cover our requirements. We are seeking to engage with the market to help shape our approach and ensure the procurement is aligned with industry best practice and supplier capabilities. ### Key Objectives of the Contract The PAT Testing Service will cover three core areas: - Domestic Servicing – Routine PAT testing within approx. 120 of our domestic properties. - Appliance Repairs – Minor repairs to appliances identified during testing, as well as replacement appliances (where applicable) - Ad-hoc Non-Domestic Servicing – PAT testing in non-domestic settings on an as-needed basis. ### Supplier Engagement Webinar Gentoo Group will host a webinar to provide further insight into the procurement. The session will include: - A background and overview of the procurement - An indicative procurement timeline - Key contract particulars - An open Q&A session for suppliers This is a valuable opportunity for suppliers to understand our requirements and contribute to the development of the procurement strategy. ### Register Your Interest To express interest in this potential opportunity and receive an invitation to the webinar, please email: Read full description ## CPV classification Electrical services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-05966e-2025-09-09T10:58:27+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-05966e-2025-09-09T10:58:27+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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