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17 Jul 2026 at 09:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust focuses on the replacement of UPS battery banks for the SNICU UPS system at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton, identified under the industry category of electrical works. This process involved a direct procurement method, classified as below threshold and without competition, and it has reached the award stage with a contract awarded to Enhanced Power Services Limited. The contract, valued at £48,825 (excluding VAT), commenced on 9th July 2026 and is set to complete by 8th January 2027. The primary focus of this procurement falls under the 'works' category, with no specific lot division due to the straightforward nature of the requirement.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical installation or maintenance, particularly those capable of replacing and disposing of lead-acid batteries while ensuring system continuity. Given the procurement's direct method and lack of need for competition, small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with existing expertise in electrical installation for public sector health facilities might find similar future opportunities viable. Companies like Enhanced Power Services Limited, which demonstrate proficiency in managing complex electrical system renewals within stringent timelines, would be well-suited to compete for tenders of this nature.

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Notice Title

UPS battery replacement - SNICU (MPH)

Notice Description

Replacement of UPS battery banks serving the SNICU UPS system at Musgrove Park Hospital, including removal and disposal of existing batteries, supply and installation of replacement sealed lead-acid batteries, testing, and associated electrical works required to maintain system operation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cd79
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067553-2026
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

45317200 - Electrical installation work of transformers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£48,825 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 Jan 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

ENHANCED POWER SERVICES

Further Information

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