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Authorising Engineer (Water)

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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29 Apr 2026 at 10:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust located at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, involves the provision of engineering services, specifically for an Authorising Engineer (Water). The contracting process has reached the award stage as of 29th April 2026, with Tetra Consulting Limited, a supplier based in London, selected for the contract. The procurement falls under the services category with the legal basis anchored in the 2023 legislation. This contract commences on 1st April 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2029, representing an investment gross amount of £14,094. The process is characterised by a below-threshold procurement method. Delivery of services is designated for the UKK23 region in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in engineering services. Environmental and water engineering consultancies, particularly those with expertise in healthcare settings, are well-positioned to benefit from this contract. With Tetra Consulting Limited being an existing small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), the procurement exemplifies equitable competition for smaller businesses seeking to expand their portfolio in the public sector. Businesses that offer innovative water safety solutions and compliance capabilities should consider leveraging opportunities with Somerset NHS Foundation Trust to enhance their market presence and drive growth.

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Notice Title

Authorising Engineer (Water)

Notice Description

Authorising Engineer (Water) for Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068dca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039093-2026
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71300000 - Engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,745 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20261 months 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
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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

TETRA CONSULTING

Further Information

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