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Removal/Disposal of Solar PV - Duchess, MPH

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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12 May 2026 at 14:32

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust successfully awarded the contract for the "Removal/Disposal of Solar PV - Duchess, MPH" project as part of its strategic procurement initiatives. The project involved removing existing solar photovoltaic panels and related electrical infrastructure from the Duchess Building at Musgrove Park Hospital, located in Taunton, UK. Managed under a direct procurement method beneath the financial threshold, the contracting process was conducted without competition and is now in the completion stage. Knight Electrical Ltd, based in Ilminster, was officially awarded the contract, valued at £42,525, with a contract period from 7th May 2026 to 7th July 2026. The procurement falls within the building installation and electrical wiring work industry categories and applies specifically to the region UKK23.

This procurement process opens avenues for those in the electrical and construction industries, particularly firms specialising in solar panel removal and electrical infrastructure projects. Companies like large-scale contractors, electrical engineering firms, and those experienced with hospital infrastructure maintenance may find such tenders fitting their expertise. By catering to the unique requirements of public health service facilities, businesses can enhance their portfolio and broaden their market presence. This contract exemplifies opportunities for qualified professionals to secure high-value projects that contribute significantly to business growth and the enhancement of industry credentials.

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Notice Title

Removal/Disposal of Solar PV - Duchess, MPH

Notice Description

Removal of existing solar photovoltaic (PV) panels and associated electrical infrastructure from the roof of the Duchess Building at Musgrove Park Hospital. Works include the provision of access scaffolding, isolation of electrical supplies, dismantling and disposal of solar panels, removal of associated cabling and inverters, and making safe.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0696de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043554-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45300000 - Building installation work

45311100 - Electrical wiring work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£42,525 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 May 2026 - 7 Jul 2026 1-6 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
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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

KNIGHT ELECTRICAL

Further Information

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