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Air Tube system

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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21 May 2025 at 15:17

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21 May 2025 at 15:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, involves the servicing and maintenance of a pneumatic tube transfer system at Musgrove Park Hospital. This tender falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services of building installations, with a total value of £32,658. Located in the South West region of the United Kingdom, the procurement method is classified as "Other." The tendering stage is complete, with the contract awarded to QUIREPACE LIMITED, and it covers a contract period starting from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028. Key dates include the tender period ending on 1st March 2025, and the award being published on 21st May 2025.

This contract offers business growth opportunities particularly for firms specialising in repair and maintenance services, although it may not be suitable for SMEs or VCSEs given the specifications. The contract is ideal for businesses with experience in servicing pneumatic systems, ensuring robust maintenance and efficient operation of hospital infrastructure. Companies that can provide reliable and specialised services in the specified industry category are well-positioned to benefit from this procurement opportunity, enhancing their profile and expanding their service offerings within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Air Tube system

Notice Description

Servicing and maintenance of pneumatic tube transfer system at Musgrove Park Hospital

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2694e840-b123-409f-9a59-c510a0fb130f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb1d5bbd-79a9-455f-8952-6265089c3537
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,658 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,658 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 5DA
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUIREPACE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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