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Authorising Engineer (Medical Gas) service contract

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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21 Jul 2026 at 14:09

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process involves the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, a central government public authority based at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton, UK. They have completed awarding a direct, below-threshold procurement method without competition for the "Authorising Engineer (Medical Gas) service contract," which includes an annual audit in the services category. The contract, awarded to Medical Engineering Systems Limited, commenced on 1st October 2026 and will conclude on 30th September 2027, with the total contract value being GBP 13,265. This project was governed under legal basis 2023/54 and focuses on building services consultancy within the designated region of UKK23.

This contract presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialised in building services consultancy, particularly those keen on partnering with public sector health organisations. Companies like small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that offer expertise in medical gas systems can align their services with strategic public health objectives and potentially expand their portfolio in the healthcare industry. By fostering strong relations with NHS trusts, businesses can leverage this experience to secure future contracts within the public sector marketplace.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Authorising Engineer (Medical Gas) service contract

Notice Description

Authorising Engineer (Medical Gas) service contract and annual audit

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d013
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068791-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71315210 - Building services consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,265 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

MEDICAL ENGINEERING SYSTEMS

Further Information

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