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01 Jul 2026 at 13:36

Summary of the contracting process

The "Service Engineering Inspection" tender was conducted by the Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust, aimed at acquiring technical inspection services for their engineering plant and equipment. The contractor required a competent person to perform systematic and detailed inspections, ensuring the detection of any potential defects. This tender falls within the services procurement category specifically targeting engineering insurance and technical inspection services. The procurement method was direct, done below the threshold without competition, and has reached the award stage with completion. Located at Odstock Road, Salisbury, UK, this contract was awarded to Zurich Municipal, with the contract period running from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2026.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in technical inspections and engineering insurance services. Those with significant experience in handling large-scale public sector projects would find themselves well-suited to such contracts. Although this specific tender was awarded directly, businesses can benefit by positioning themselves for future opportunities in similar domains by demonstrating capabilities in robust inspection services and compliance with central government requirements. Moreover, engaging with the NHS can further enhance a company's portfolio, fostering business growth and expanding their reach within the public sector engineering services industry.

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Notice Title

Service Engineering Inspection

Notice Description

The Trust requires the services of an Authorised Engineer ('competent person') for 'Service Engineering Inspections' - to carry out the inspection of Trust engineering plant/equipment to ensure a systematic and detailed visual examination of plant is carried out which is intended to detect any defects which are or may become dangerous and which are apparent at the date of examination.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c172
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061816-2026
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

66 - Financial and insurance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

66519200 - Engineering insurance services

71631000 - Technical inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,612 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 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
SALISBURY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP2 8BJ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Downton & Ebble Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ZURICH MUNICIPAL

Further Information

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