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07 Jul 2026 at 09:11

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, managed by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, pertains to the servicing and repair of dental equipment, specifically chairs, carts, and compressors at dental access centres throughout Somerset and Dorset. The procurement, characterised by a limited competition method, highlights an award stage that concluded on 18th June 2026 when the contract was signed. The contract spans a two-year period ending on 31st March 2028, with the total contract value set at £49,062.82. The initiative falls under the industry category of medical equipment repair and maintenance services, with targeted delivery in the UK regions UKK23, UKK24, and UKK25. The key legal framework guiding this process is detailed in the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender provides ample opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment repair and maintenance, particularly those capable of offering swift response times and cost-efficient solutions. Companies like Qualident Limited, which successfully secured the contract, demonstrate the advantage of being a local SME offering competitive pricing and value-added services. Businesses seeking to grow within this sector should focus on building strong local partnerships and understand the importance of reducing service travel and labour costs to enhance their competitiveness in similar procurement opportunities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Local dental equipment servicing Somerset & Dorset

Notice Description

Annual servicing, and repair callouts for dentistry chairs, carts and compressors within Somerset And Dorset dental access centres. Offered only to chosen suppliers within the local areas to ensure best response times and minimise travel costs and emissions. Requirements: Callout response time: ideally with next day repairs/callout response, same day preferential for some equipment. Service travel costs: to be included within the contract price Service labour costs: to be included within the contract price Contract agreed for two years, after which a new competitive procedure will proceed to ensure best value is maintained. Supplier chosen based on best value offered to the Trust for both servicing and using usage expectation for callouts.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c4d8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063471-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£40,885 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
18 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 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

QUALIDENT

Further Information

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