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Anti-ligature annual inspection and load testing

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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25 Mar 2025 at 14:44

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Summary of the contracting process

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has completed a public procurement process titled "Anti-ligature annual inspection and load testing." This project involves the annual inspection and load testing of curtain and cubicle tracks at community and mental health sites. The contract, valued at £11,721.05, falls under the industry category of "Repair and maintenance services of building installations." Located in the United Kingdom, this procurement followed a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process concluded with an end date of 3rd February 2025, and the contract period spans from 6th February 2025 to 5th February 2026.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in building installation maintenance, particularly those with experience in healthcare facilities. The contract was awarded to Protects Plus Limited, a SME, highlighting the potential for small and medium enterprises to secure similar contracts in the sector. Businesses that can offer specialised maintenance services, especially those with expertise in anti-ligature solutions for mental health trusts, stand to benefit significantly from participating in such procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Anti-ligature annual inspection and load testing

Notice Description

Anti-ligature, annual inspection and load testing of curtain and cubicle tracks in community and mental health sites

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c97ce179-b66b-46e4-9e6d-a2ec0ada76fe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1e113bf-e7d2-4bca-91b6-52bbc4ca2236
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£11,721 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,721 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
6 Feb 2025 - 5 Feb 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
Rachael Slawin
Contact Email
services.procurement@somersetft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROTECTS PLUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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