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Renewal of safety-critical steam distribution infrastructure

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

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07 Oct 2026 at 12:16

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust procured specialist pressure-reducing valves, safety valves, water seal pots and associated components for maintaining and renewing safety-critical steam distribution infrastructure. The equipment supports continued steam delivery and compliance with Pressure Systems Safety Regulations across the Trust’s sites in Somerset. The work is classified as boiler repair and maintenance services, although the described requirement centres on supplying specialist equipment and components.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to Spirax-Sarco Limited. The Trust used a direct award below the threshold, without competition, and the requirement was organised as a single lot. The contract was signed on 23 September 2026, runs from 7 October to 6 November 2026, and is valued at £29,164.49 excluding VAT (£34,997.39 including VAT). The stated purpose is to maintain and renew safety-critical steam infrastructure while sustaining steam delivery capacity and meeting pressure-system safety requirements. The published procurement data does not identify an evaluation basis beyond the direct award route.

For this requirement, a credible competitor would need to supply specialist pressure-reducing and safety valves, water seal pots and compatible steam-system components, with the technical capability to support safety-critical infrastructure. Relevant experience should cover boiler and steam distribution maintenance or renewal, and the ability to ensure equipment supports reliable steam delivery and compliance with Pressure Systems Safety Regulations. The buyer’s purchase demonstrates demand for a focused package of specialist components rather than a broad facilities service. Suppliers able to provide appropriate products and demonstrate that they are suitable for use across NHS sites would be well placed to compete if the Trust buys this requirement again.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Renewal of safety-critical steam distribution infrastructure

Notice Description

Supply of specialist pressure reducing valves, safety valves, water seal pots and associated components for the maintenance and renewal of safety-critical steam distribution infrastructure, ensuring continued steam delivery capacity and compliance with Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR) requirements across Somerset NHS Foundation Trust sites.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078291
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/094682-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50531100 - Repair and maintenance services of boilers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,164 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Oct 2026 - 6 Nov 2026 1-6 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 5DA
Postcode Area
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

Spirax Sarco Ltd

Further Information

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