Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bc8-a738-72ca-808e-b8c174cf52ab/portable-appliance-testing closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Portable Appliance Testing [Northamptonshire Partnership Homes](https://tendernation.io/buyers/northamptonshire-partnership-homes) Estimated value £60,000 Published 27 Nov 2025 Deadline Closed 10 Dec 2025 ## 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) - 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 Northamptonshire Partnership Homes (NPH) wishes to invite interested parties to bid for Portable Appliance Testing. The anticipated contract start date is 17th December 2025. The contract term will be for an initial period of 2 years with the option for extending for up to a further 2 year extension. NPH requires the services of a suitably qualified and competent contractor to undertake Portable Appliance Testing of all relevant electrical equipment. This includes, but is not limited to, office equipment, kitchen appliances, and plug-in electrical sockets. It is anticipated that approximately 10,000 individual items will require testing under this contract. Testing shall be carried out at NPH’s office locations, communal areas, temporary accommodation, and assisted living properties, as directed by NPH. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: [nph.delta-esourcing.com](https://nph.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Northampton:-Technical-inspection-and-testing-services./J87N3X58VQ) To respond to this opportunity, please click here: [nph.delta-esourcing.com/respond/J87N3X58VQ](https://nph.delta-esourcing.com/respond/J87N3X58VQ) ## CPV classification Technical inspection and testing services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-05eaa3-2025-11-27T19:05:04Z [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-05eaa3-2025-11-27T19:05:04Z) 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. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Northamptonshire Partnership Homes: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/northamptonshire-partnership-homes) [Sector More Architecture, engineering & surveying tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/architecture-engineering-surveying) ## More tenders like this [Vacuum Pump Tritium Testing · UK Atomic Energy Authority · 29 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1464c-dd0c-72ed-b7bd-bac1e52155ab/vacuum-pump-tritium-testing) [Mechanical and Electrical Consultant Tender · University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust · 36 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a145df-0fba-7085-98fc-1c9389531130/mechanical-and-electrical-consultant-tender) [Asbestos Surveys · Northamptonshire Partnership Homes · 26 days left · 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14571-3963-732e-a081-bef649a3206b/asbestos-surveys) [Design Lead for Christchurch Learning Centre School Satellite · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council · 30 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-59e7-72ad-900a-82eaae1a3048/design-lead-for-christchurch-learning-centre-school-satellite) [Penistone Station - Independent Assessor · Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council · 25 days left · 12 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14495-7973-71c1-9c37-1ba8178069cf/penistone-station-independent-assessor) [CA18575 - RFQ 2026/42 - Conservation Engineer for St Paul's Church The Crag Cemetery Rostrevor · Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) · 26 days left · 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a144b0-e0b5-70b1-a4eb-e5b6dc8d3bbe/ca18575-rfq-202642-conservation-engineer-for-st-pauls-church-the-crag-ceme)