This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

19 Jun 2026 at 08:49

Award

03 Mar 2026 at 14:18

Tender

17 Dec 2025 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has completed a public procurement process for the "Switchgear Replacement at Duchess Building, Musgrove Park Hospital" in Taunton, in the region of UKK23, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the electrical installation work category and was executed through an open competition procurement method, specifically below threshold, allowing for a wide range of participants. The need was driven by regulatory compliance requirements following EICR inspections, necessitating a comprehensive replacement of electrical sub-mains. The awarded contract began on 13th March 2026 and extends until 12th March 2029, with a possible renewal for an additional 12 months. The contract was awarded to Knight Electrical Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise located in Somerset, with a gross value of £1,002,959.10 GBP.

This procurement project creates significant opportunities for electrical contractors, especially those specializing in sub-mains replacement and possessing expertise in compliance with current electrical regulations. SMEs with capabilities in delivering comprehensive electrical installation services are particularly well-suited to such tenders. The award to Knight Electrical Limited indicates recognition of specialist skills and competitive pricing, suggesting similar businesses could find lucrative opportunities in future tenders issued by public health trusts and similar governmental organisations. Participation in these tenders facilitates growth for businesses by allowing them to establish or enhance their reputation in public sector contracts, potentially leading to more substantial projects in the future.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Switchgear Replacement at Duchess Building, Musgrove Park Hospital

Notice Description

The Trust requires a specialist electrical contractor to complete the replacement of the electrical sub-mains in the Duchess building at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton. The Duchess building opened in 1995 and recently the Trust has been undergoing electrical infrastructure replacement to bring the electrical distribution in line with current regulation of the back of EICR inspections. Now the local distribution boards have been replaced the next stage of the work is to replace the electrical sub-mains throughout the building.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f7b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057867-2026
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

45310000 - Electrical installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£835,799 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£835,799 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
13 Mar 2026 - 12 Mar 2029 3-4 years
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

KNIGHT ELECTRICAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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