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17 Jul 2026 at 09:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, focused on the "11Kv connection works for Datacentre and Diagnostic Centre" project. This project falls under the construction industry category, more specifically aimed at construction work for electricity power lines. It is situated at Bridgwater Community Hospital in Taunton, United Kingdom. The procurement has concluded in its award stage, and the contract execution spans from 9th July 2026 to 8th October 2026, with Knight Electrical Limited being the awarded supplier through a direct procurement method below the threshold, hence without competition.

This tender provides growth opportunities primarily for electrical and construction companies specialising in infrastructure for healthcare facilities and electricity distribution systems. Firms experienced in cable installation, trenching, and utility management, especially small to medium enterprises (SMEs), would have found this project particularly well-suited. Although the procurement process has concluded, businesses can consider similar upcoming opportunities by keeping close tabs on public sector requirements under the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and similar buyers in the healthcare industry.

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Notice Title

11Kv connection works for Datacentre and Diagnostic Centre

Notice Description

Engineering works to support the installation of an 11kV cable route at Bridgwater Community Hospital, including site preparation, utility surveys, trench excavation, duct installation, jointing pits, reinstatement works, traffic management measures, and associated enabling works.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cd76
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067540-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45231400 - Construction work for electricity power lines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,410 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
8 Jul 2026 - 8 Oct 2026 1-6 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
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

KNIGHT ELECTRICAL

Further Information

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