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Fire detection and Alarm System Testing and Maintenance (SFT-AT-166)

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

30 Jun 2025 at 15:36

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

18 Jun 2025 at 15:49

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

29 Apr 2025 at 13:52

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process conducted by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust involved an open procedure for the testing and maintenance of fire detection and alarm systems across multiple sites, including Musgrove Park Hospital. This contract falls under the services category, specifically dealing with repair and maintenance services for non-electrical machinery. Located in Taunton, within the South West England region, the contract commencement date is set for 1 August 2025, with an expected completion by 31 July 2027, and a potential one-year renewal clause. The most recent stage was the awarding of the contract to Brunel Security Ltd on 30 June 2025, with the signed contract value being £72,000 excluding VAT.

This procurement presents notable business growth opportunities for enterprises specialising in building management or related maintenance services. Large and well-established businesses, particularly those with expertise in fire safety systems, are ideally positioned to benefit from engaging in such projects. The procurement method's open nature indicates a competitive process, allowing a diversified range of suppliers, including SMEs, the chance to compete. Companies seeking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts can leverage this opportunity to establish or strengthen their presence within the healthcare facilities management sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fire detection and Alarm System Testing and Maintenance (SFT-AT-166)

Notice Description

Fire Detection and Fire Alarm system testing maintenance at various Somerset NHS Foundation Trust sites

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050956
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036241-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

50531000 - Repair and maintenance services for non-electrical machinery

79993000 - Building and facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£72,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£72,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20254 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
rachael.slawin@somersetft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLK23 Somerset CC
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRUNEL SECURITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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