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Hoist an Rail Systems for Dunkery Ward

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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10 Jul 2026 at 12:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "Hoist and Rail Systems for Dunkery Ward" was executed by the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on lifting equipment for the healthcare sector. The procurement process utilised a direct award method, justified under the NHSSC Framework for "Pressure Area Care and Patient Handling" and exemplified by the procurement method being without prior publication of a call for competition. The project involves the installation of 16 GH3+ hoist systems and 16 XY rail systems in the UKK2 region, with few procurement details being discussed beyond the award stage, which was marked complete as of 10th July 2026. Despite one lot being cancelled, a single contract valued at GBP 159,252.06 was successfully awarded to Gulmann Ltd, with the contract signed on 6th March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in healthcare equipment supply, installation, and maintenance, particularly companies with expertise in high-tech lifting systems. Large enterprises like Gulmann Ltd, which successfully secured the contract, highlight the benefits for businesses capable of meeting the specific technical requirements and terms used by health sector buyers such as the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. This indicates potential growth opportunities for firms positioned to offer specialised, reliable healthcare solutions within NHS frameworks and those able to navigate direct award circumstances prevalent within this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hoist an Rail Systems for Dunkery Ward

Notice Description

16x GH3+ hoist systems, 16 XY rail systems. Includes installation and removal of old equipment.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct award via NHSSC framework 2020/S 129-318007 Pressure Area Care and Patient Handling

Procurement Information

Direct award through NHSSC Framework reference 2020/S 129-318007 Pressure Area Care and Patient Handling.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c896
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065185-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33192600 - Lifting equipment for health care sector

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£159,252 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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
TLK2 Dorset and Somerset
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GULMANN

Further Information

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