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Random assurance water sampling testing at Musgrove Park Hospital

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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21 May 2025 at 15:00

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21 May 2025 at 14:50

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21 May 2025 at 14:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for random assurance water sampling testing at Musgrove Park Hospital has been completed by the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. This tender, under the industry category of bacteriological analysis services, centred around locations in both North and South West United Kingdom, specifically identified by postal code TA1 5DA. It was awarded to Proeconomy Limited, with the total contract value set at £19,316 GBP. The procurement process, designated as 'Other', reached the award stage with publication noted on 21st May 2025. The contract period is defined from 1st June 2025 to 31st May 2026, indicating timely initiation post-award confirmation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in test and evaluation services to expand and establish their reputation in public sector healthcare projects. Given the specification for bacteriological analysis, companies with expertise in environmental sampling and laboratory testing within close proximity to the target regions can leverage their capabilities for similar government contracts. The focus on SMEs by the contracting authority, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, highlights an ongoing commitment to fostering growth among small businesses, thereby providing a strategic avenue for firms looking to cement their presence within the healthcare procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Random assurance water sampling testing at Musgrove Park Hospital

Notice Description

Assurance water sampling testing at Musgrove Park Hospital

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-29853a26-9411-49de-84bc-fd3cef498056
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d209778b-7007-4e89-821f-3fdb1b9c9e3b
Current Stage
Award
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85111820 - Bacteriological analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,316 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,316 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2026 6-12 months
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
TLD North West (England), 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

PROECONOMY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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