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DHWS Redirection & Pipework Renewal - Maternity, MPH

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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21 Aug 2025 at 08:36

TenderUpdate

09 Jul 2025 at 11:51

Tender

27 Jun 2025 at 09:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for the "DHWS Redirection & Pipework Renewal" project at Musgrove Park Hospital's Maternity Building, located in Taunton, United Kingdom. This contract involves water plumbing works necessary for domestic hot water redirection and plantroom pipework renewal. The project was conducted under an open competition, below threshold procurement method, with R.T.S. Engineering (Somerset) Limited emerging as the successful supplier. The contract commenced on 21 August 2025 and is set to conclude on 20 May 2026, with a total gross value of £214,090. Key procurement milestones included the tender period closure on 23 July 2025, and the contract signing on 11 August 2025.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in water plumbing and infrastructure projects within healthcare settings. The contract award highlights the requirements and standards necessary for competing in public sector tenders, particularly those associated with healthcare institutions such as the NHS. SMEs with proven technical capability in executing similar healthcare infrastructure projects can find such contracts beneficial for business growth and portfolio expansion. The open competition method adopted by the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust ensures fair participation, presenting ample opportunities for businesses equipped to deliver in live hospital environments.

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Notice Title

DHWS Redirection & Pipework Renewal - Maternity, MPH

Notice Description

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust ("the Authority") is seeking a Contractor to undertake Domestic Hot Water redirection and plantroom pipework renewal in the Bracken birthing centre, DHWS pipework redirection in Labour Ward and General Defect rectification highlighted in the Maternity buildings. To the standard as specified in the following Statement of requirements at the following location: Maternity Building, Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton TA1 5DA

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0554b9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050391-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45332200 - Water plumbing work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£178,408 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
20 Aug 2025 - 20 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
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

R.T.S. ENGINEERING (SOMERSET

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