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30 Jun 2026 at 15:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, a central government public authority based at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, United Kingdom. The process is for a preventative maintenance contract for surgical lasers (including 2x P-100 Holmium, 1x P-120 Holmium, and 1x Accupulse Duo) to be serviced on-site. This contract, identified as TSMC10045 and initiated via direct award under the procurement method "Below threshold - without competition," was awarded and completed. Key dates include the signing of the contract on 29th June 2026, with the maintenance services operational until 31st March 2027. The main procurement category is services, specifically focusing on the repair and maintenance of medical equipment.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment maintenance, particularly those familiar with servicing laser technologies used in healthcare settings. Though this contract was directly awarded to Boston Scientific Limited, companies with expertise in similar equipment maintenance and capable of providing onsite servicing at healthcare facilities can find opportunities for growth by positioning themselves for future related contracts in the medical sector. Large-scale service suppliers, like Boston Scientific Limited, who are capable of managing comprehensive maintenance plans, would be well-suited to compete in such tenders, especially when direct sourcing or negotiating ongoing maintenance services for specialised equipment is required.

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Notice Title

Preventative maintenance contract for surgical lasers

Notice Description

Preventative maintenance for surgical lasers: 2x P-100 Holmium, 1x P-120 Holmium and 1x Accupulse Duo. Servicing to be completed on site at Musgrove Park Hospital. Direct award to original manufacturer of equipment for ongoing maintenance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c099
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061446-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,124 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 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

BOSTON SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

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