Authorising Engineer (Fire) Services on MPH UTC Project

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

11 Jun 2026 at 15:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Authorising Engineer (Fire) Services on MPH UTC Project" was executed by the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, a public authority within the central government, located at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, UK. This tender falls under the services category, specifically building consultancy services, and is aimed at supporting the phased refurbishment and reconfiguration of clinical areas at the hospital. The procurement method was direct, below threshold, without competition, and the contract was awarded to Fire Safety Partnership Ltd on 11th June 2026, with an active contract period running until 10th June 2027. This procurement status is complete, following the initial tender and award stages, ensuring fire safety compliance and other engineering services during the hospital's makeover.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in fire safety and building consultancy services. Companies capable of providing design reviews, compliance advice, and commissioning services in the healthcare sector would find this project beneficial. Additionally, organisations with expertise in project phase support and refurbishment, especially those familiar with healthcare facilities, are well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes in the future. Engaging in such government projects can enhance a company's portfolio and expand its market presence in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Authorising Engineer (Fire) Services on MPH UTC Project

Notice Description

Provision of Authorising Engineer (Fire) services to support the phased refurbishment and reconfiguration of clinical areas at Musgrove Park Hospital, including design review, fire safety compliance advice, and commissioning and handover support across multiple project phases.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b35e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055397-2026
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
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

71315200 - Building consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 Jun 2026 - 10 Jun 2027 6-12 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

FIRE SAFETY PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

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