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25 Jun 2026 at 12:35

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the "Servicing of the ventilated equipment" was managed by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, located at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting repair and maintenance services of mechanical building installations. The procurement method employed was direct, below threshold, without competition, and the process has been marked as complete. The contract was awarded to AFOS Limited on 16th March 2026, with a contract period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029. Key details include delivery within the UK region of UKK23, under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses involved in the maintenance and repair of mechanical building installations, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) familiar with government procedures. Although this specific tender was completed using a direct procurement method, businesses in the sector can leverage this data to explore future opportunities with similar public institutions. Companies with expertise in providing high-quality services to government bodies, such as AFOS Limited, which secured the award, would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts.

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Notice Title

Servicing of the ventilated equipment

Notice Description

Servicing of the ventilated mortuary equipment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bd1d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059860-2026
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50712000 - Repair and maintenance services of mechanical building installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,285 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20264 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

AFOS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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