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22 Jul 2026 at 11:20

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council has concluded a procurement process titled "Replace Heating Boiler and Controls Block A" for Shepton Mallet Infants School. This contract falls within the industry category of works, specifically focusing on heating works, and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using a direct method without competition, under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54. Key dates include the contract signing on 22nd July 2026, with the work expected to commence on 27th July 2026 and conclude by 4th September 2026. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with THE SOMERSET GAS CO. LIMITED secured as the supplier.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and heating system installations. Such businesses can benefit from participation in similar government contracts, especially smaller enterprises like THE SOMERSET GAS CO. LIMITED, which successfully secured the contract. Companies focused on infrastructure improvements or those with expertise in the educational facility sector could find this type of tender highly lucrative, providing a pathway to expand their portfolio in public service projects. Identifying partnerships with local councils and engaging in works projects can significantly contribute to business growth in this market.

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Notice Title

Replace Heating Boiler and Controls Block A

Notice Description

Shepton Mallet Infants school Replace Heating Boiler and Controls Block A

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d0c2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069119-2026
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

45232141 - Heating works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£56,900 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Jul 2026 - 4 Sep 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 COUNCIL
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 4DY
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

THE SOMERSET GAS

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