Tender

Switchgear Replacement - Duchess Building (Musgrove Park Hospital)

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

17 Dec 2025 at 12:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is inviting tenders for the replacement of electrical sub-mains in the Duchess Building at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton. This project is part of an ongoing upgrade to align with current electrical regulations. Interested parties can submit their tenders until 28th January 2026, following an enquiry period ending on 21st January 2026. The tender is within the works category, specifically for electrical installation work, and involves a contract valued at approximately £1.2 million GBP. The procurement process is open competition below the threshold, and submissions are to be made electronically via the Atamis e-tendering portal, with the contract expected to commence on 19th February 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for electrical contractors with experience in infrastructure replacement and an understanding of hospital systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to compete, as the suitability criteria favour them. The project extends over three years, with a possibility for a 12-month renewal, allowing businesses to establish a long-term relationship with the NHS Trust. Companies specialising in electrical works can leverage this opportunity to showcase their reliability and expertise in public sector projects, potentially facilitating further engagements in healthcare facilities upgrading projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Switchgear Replacement - Duchess Building (Musgrove Park Hospital)

Notice Description

The Trust is seeking 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f7b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083773-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 20265 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Feb 2026 - 18 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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