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CAPRO094 Lead Designer - Histopathology Alterations (MPH)

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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10 Dec 2025 at 15:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, focused on acquiring a Lead Designer for alterations to the Histopathology labs at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton, under the project titled "CAPRO094 Lead Designer - Histopathology Alterations (MPH)." This process falls under the "Public authority - central government" industry category. The procurement was conducted through a limited competition method, tailored for below-threshold contracts. The contract was awarded on 8th December 2025 and will span from 10th December 2025 to 9th December 2026. The award stage marks the current progression in the procurement lifecycle, with architectural design services being the main category of procurement. The contract value is £19,330 net of tax, and £23,196 gross, indicating the fiscal commitment involved.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural design services, including SMEs like the successful supplier Stone + Partners. Firms with expertise in designing and consulting with multidisciplinary teams across various stages, from initial design to project completion, would find this contract appealing. Businesses operating or looking to expand their footprint in the healthcare and government architectural service sectors within the United Kingdom would particularly benefit from such opportunities, enhancing their portfolio and contributing to their growth in a strategic industry.

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Notice Title

CAPRO094 Lead Designer - Histopathology Alterations (MPH)

Notice Description

A quotation was requested for a Lead Designer for the alterations to the Histopathology labs and associated decant work within block 72 at Musgrove Park Hospital (MPH) with the Lead Designer sub-consulting with a multidisciplinary team to provide the full range of specialisms required for the project. The quotation requested the services through RIBA stages 1 to 7.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f310
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081639-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71220000 - Architectural design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£19,330 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
10 Dec 2025 - 9 Dec 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
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

STONE + PARTNERS

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