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Hire of Modular Building (Day Surgery)

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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06 Mar 2026 at 14:46

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23 Feb 2026 at 14:53

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23 Feb 2026 at 14:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for the hiring of a modular day surgery facility at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, United Kingdom. The process involves a direct award to Moduleco Healthcare Limited, allowing for the continued use of the modular unit already in place to prevent patient care disruption. This contract, identified by reference number 020498-2026, spans from 7th March 2026 to 5th March 2031 with a gross value amounting to £978,048. The procurement falls within the services category at the regional level UKK23 and adheres to the UKPGA legal framework established in 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in modular buildings and healthcare infrastructure services. With the contract awarded to Moduleco Healthcare Limited, an SME with expertise in supplying modular and portable buildings, other businesses in this sector may find similar opportunities in direct awards where bespoke solutions are already provided. Companies adept in delivering streamlined healthcare infrastructure without operational interruption can benefit from long-term engagements and contribute to the public healthcare sector's operational continuity and efficiency.

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Notice Title

Hire of Modular Building (Day Surgery)

Notice Description

Hire of modular day surgery facility and offices at Musgrove Park Hospital. The unit is already in situ and has been for several years. This contract is for continuing use.

Procurement Information

The modular building is already in situ at Musgrove Park Hospital and the current 3 year hire is coming to an end. Staying with the existing supplier avoids significant disruption of patient care at the Trust.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065a45
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020498-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

70 - Real estate services


CPV Codes

44211100 - Modular and portable buildings

70310000 - Building rental or sale services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£815,040 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£815,040 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Mar 2026 - 5 Mar 2031 4-5 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

MODULECO HEALTHCARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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