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The Role of Authorising Engineer (Water)

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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07 May 2026 at 13:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, titled "The Role of Authorising Engineer (Water)," focused on consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy. The contract was awarded on 16 March 2026 to TETRA CONSULTING LIMITED, with the contract period spanning from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029. The procurement utilised a direct method below the threshold without competition and took place at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton, UKK23 region. The total contract value is £11,745, exclusive of VAT, and falls under the services category according to the CPV classification 71800000.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in consulting services related to water and waste systems, particularly those capable of operating within the healthcare sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like TETRA CONSULTING LIMITED could find such contracts an important avenue for growth, especially if they can provide specialised expertise in maintaining community and mental health site facilities. Additionally, firms that can deliver high-quality services with limited competition conditions, as described in this procurement process, might also gain a competitive edge in similar public sector opportunities.

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Notice Title

The Role of Authorising Engineer (Water)

Notice Description

The Role of Authorising Engineer (Water) in Community and Mental Health Sites

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069382
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041995-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy

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
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 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

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