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Alteration Works at MPH (Outpatient Pharmacy & Associated Decants)

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Jan 2026 at 14:09

Tender

26 Nov 2025 at 11:18

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for alteration works at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, has reached the award and contract stage. This procurement, titled "Alteration Works at MPH (Outpatient Pharmacy & Associated Decants)," falls under the works category within the construction industry. The project, managed under the open procurement method, was initially tendered on an "open competition" basis, below threshold regulations. Key dates include the contract start date of 21st January 2026, with completion aimed by 20th July 2026. The project encompasses four phases of refurbishment across different hospital areas and offers a renewal possibility up to 8th October 2026. The successful bidder, QUBE CONSTRUCT LTD, commenced works following the tender period that concluded on 22nd December 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for construction firms specialising in hospital and healthcare facility refurbishments. With a contract valued grossly at £460,665, businesses can benefit from engaging in health infrastructure improvements while gaining experience with central government projects. Enterprises adept in managing complex refurbishment projects, especially those capable of fulfilling phased work requirements involving mechanical and electrical modifications, will be well-suited to compete. Moreover, the procurement being below threshold offers an excellent market entry opportunity for SMEs seeking to establish credibility and expand their footprint in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Alteration Works at MPH (Outpatient Pharmacy & Associated Decants)

Notice Description

The Works are to be carried out in four separate areas of Musgrove Park Hospital and as four phases as below: Section 1 - Starling Clinic alterations are to carry out internal strip out works, carry out minor alterations to remove an office and enlarge another office within the part portacabin constructed unit, complete with finishes, minor mechanical and electrical alterations. This phase is to have a 5 week contract period. Section 2 - Dietetics alterations are at Level 1 of the Duchess Building and are to carry out internal strip out, carry out minor alterations to remove internal walls and block up openings complete with finishes, minor mechanical and electrical alterations. This phase is to have a 3 week contract period. Section 3 - Endocrinology on the ground floor of the Duchess Building are to form new access ramp and entrance. This phase is to have a 3 week contract period. Section 4 - Outpatients Pharmacy are at ground floor level of the Duchess Building and are to carry out internal strip out , carry out alterations to remove walls, doors etc to form open area complete with finishes, minor mechanical and electrical alterations. This phase is to have a 10 week contract period.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 1 x 3 month extension to 8 October 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e8f4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008082-2026
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

45453000 - Overhaul and refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£383,888 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jan 2026 - 20 Jul 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
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

QUBE CONSTRUCT

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