Award

Design Consultant for LINAC Bunker and Ward 9 Redevelopment

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

11 Sep 2025 at 09:03

Award

06 Aug 2025 at 15:25

TenderUpdate

12 Jun 2025 at 13:29

Tender

06 Jun 2025 at 09:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is undertaking a significant redevelopment project at Musgrove Park Hospital, located in Taunton, UK. The project, titled "Design Consultant for LINAC Bunker and Ward 9 Redevelopment," falls under the public authority - central government category. It focuses on providing comprehensive design services up to RIBA Stage 4 for creating a new LINAC bunker and considering the incorporation of a new inpatient haematology ward. This procurement, completed through an open procedure, reached the contract award stage on 11th September 2025, with the contract spanning from 18th August 2025 to 17th May 2026. The total contract value amounts to £775,341.66, with the possibility of extension up to three years.

This project presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the construction consultancy sector, particularly those specialising in healthcare infrastructure design. Companies like ERGEA UK AND IRELAND LIMITED, the awarded supplier, demonstrate the type of expertise being leveraged for this project. The open procedure and large project scale make it an attractive venture for both large enterprises and SMEs capable of contributing innovative solutions to construction methods and building services. This initiative not only provides immediate business opportunities but also positions firms to form long-term partnerships in healthcare infrastructure development.

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Notice Title

Design Consultant for LINAC Bunker and Ward 9 Redevelopment

Notice Description

The Trust requires full design services up to RIBA Stage 4 for the construction of a new Linac bunker at Musgrove Park Hospital to support the 2028 Linac replacement programme and ensure uninterrupted radiotherapy services. The design must include associated patient areas such as reception, waiting, changing, and recovery spaces, and consider the feasibility of incorporating a new inpatient haematology ward to replace Ward 9, either integrated with or located nearby. The scope also includes advice on construction methods, including potential interim and permanent solutions aligned with wider site development plans, and provision of all necessary building services-heating, cooling, water, medical gases, power, and data-meeting clinical standards. All designs must comply with relevant HTMs and Trust policies.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05442e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055670-2025
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£775,341 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£775,341 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
17 Aug 2025 - 17 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mark.palomar@somersetft.nhs.uk, servicesteam.procurement@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
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

ERGEA UK AND IRELAND

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