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title: "Anti-ligature annual inspection and load testing"
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buyer: "SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Anti-ligature annual inspection and load testing

Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c97ce179-b66b-46e4-9e6d-a2ec0ada76fe

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## Summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has completed a public procurement process titled "Anti-ligature annual inspection and load testing." This project involves the annual inspection and load testing of curtain and cubicle tracks at community and mental health sites. The contract, valued at £11,721.05, falls under the industry category of "Repair and maintenance services of building installations." Located in the United Kingdom, this procurement followed a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process concluded with an end date of 3rd February 2025, and the contract period spans from 6th February 2025 to 5th February 2026.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in building installation maintenance, particularly those with experience in healthcare facilities. The contract was awarded to Protects Plus Limited, a SME, highlighting the potential for small and medium enterprises to secure similar contracts in the sector. Businesses that can offer specialised maintenance services, especially those with expertise in anti-ligature solutions for mental health trusts, stand to benefit significantly from participating in such procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Anti-ligature, annual inspection and load testing of curtain and cubicle tracks in community and mental health sites

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1e113bf-e7d2-4bca-91b6-52bbc4ca2236 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Feb 2025 - 5 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,721 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,721 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PROTECTS PLUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2025 at 14:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1e113bf-e7d2-4bca-91b6-52bbc4ca2236

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1e113bf-e7d2-4bca-91b6-52bbc4ca2236
  25th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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