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Long Range Pager service

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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17 Feb 2026 at 09:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for a "Long Range Pager service" at Musgrove Park Hospital, located in Taunton, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the services category and was facilitated through a below-threshold procurement method. The tender, identified by ID "ocds-h6vhtk-065599", reached the award stage on 17th February 2026, with the contract signed on 12th February 2026. The contract is active and set to run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029. The completion of this process signifies its transition from the award stage to contract implementation.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunication services, particularly those offering services similar to Long Range Pager solutions. As the contract was awarded to LONGRANGE SYSTEMS UK LTD, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), it highlights the potential for SMEs within the telecommunications sector to engage in procurement processes with public authorities. Businesses that can provide innovative and efficient telecommunication services, especially non-traditional services that align with the needs of public healthcare facilities, will find opportunities to expand their operations and establish valuable partnerships with government entities such as the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust.

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Notice Title

Long Range Pager service

Notice Description

Long Range Pager service for Musgrove Park Hospital

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065599
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014119-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64220000 - Telecommunication services except telephone and data transmission services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,327 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 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
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

LONGRANGE SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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