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Annual servicing of boilers at Musgrove Park Hospital

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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16 Jan 2026 at 12:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the annual servicing of boilers at Musgrove Park Hospital, managed by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, has recently reached the award stage. This process, falling under the services industry category, involves the maintenance of boiler ancillaries and support for Boiler Annuals & NDT, including servicing of three dual fuel burners. Located in Taunton, UKK23, this procurement was conducted through a direct method "below threshold - without competition," and was completed with the award made to Cochran Services Ltd. Key dates include the contract period from 1st June 2025 to 31st May 2026, and the signing of the contract on 19th May 2025. The entire awarding process was documented on the 16th of January 2026.

This tender presents various opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs in the services sector specialising in repair and maintenance services for pumps, valves, and related machinery. With the procurement conducted without competition, businesses with the right expertise and credentials stand to benefit from streamlined contracting procedures. Such arrangements are particularly advantageous for SMEs like Cochran Services Ltd, enabling them to secure government contracts and establish long-term partnerships with public authorities such as the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust.

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Notice Title

Annual servicing of boilers at Musgrove Park Hospital

Notice Description

Servicing of boiler ancillaries and support for Boiler Annuals & NDT, servicing of 3 x dual fuel burners

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06078c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003842-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50500000 - Repair and maintenance services for pumps, valves, taps and metal containers and machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,223 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 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
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

COCHRAN SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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