--- title: "CLOSURE OF DPS: Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Estates and Facilities Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040842" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-040842" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-040842.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-040842.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2026-01-28" --- # CLOSURE OF DPS: Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Estates and Facilities Services Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040842 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-040842) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-040842.json) ## Summary Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is managing a procurement process for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) dedicated to Estates and Facilities Services. This process is classified under building and facilities management services and employs a selective procurement method known as a restricted procedure. The tender is currently in the planning and tender stage, having been updated on 5th October 2023. The DPS is spread across 9 lots, each with different focuses such as electrical contractors, mechanical contractors, building contractors, and more. The tender period for applications closes on 6th November 2023, with awards anticipated to begin from 13th November 2023. The procurement process calls for electronic submission and written methods, and it focuses on services in Somerset, UK, under the region UKK2. The contracts are notable for their substantial contract period of up to 3600 days and a total budget of £1,000,000 GBP. This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses in the building and maintenance industry to grow, especially those specialising in specific areas such as electrical, mechanical, flooring, and design services. Companies can apply to multiple lots, increasing their potential for market expansion. The DPS model allows for ongoing opportunities as it facilitates quicker procurement processes for services, which is ideal for companies adept at providing responsive and quality service within the health sector. Businesses with the capacity to meet the specified technical and economic selection criteria would be well-suited to compete, particularly those able to accommodate electronic ordering and invoicing as indicated in the contract terms. This procurement process is an advantageous pathway for businesses to secure long-term engagement with NHS trust facilities, thereby contributing to stable business growth. ## Notice The Trust is closing down the Estates and Facilities DPS with immediate effect. No further contracts will be awarded via the DPS and no more applications will be accepted. Contracts already in place before today's date will continue until their conclusion. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Electrical Contractors Complete all the questions in this section if you are bidding for Lot 1. Lot 2 Mechanical Contractors Complete all the questions in this section if you are bidding for Lot 2. Lot 3 Building Contractors Complete all the questions in this section if you are bidding for Lot 3. Lot 4 Flooring Contractors Complete all the questions in this section if you are bidding for Lot 4. Lot 5 Passive Fire Safety Systems Complete all the questions in this section if you are bidding for Lot 5. Lot 6 Steam Systems Contractors Complete all the questions in this section if you are bidding for Lot 6. Lot 7 Design and Specfications Complete all the questions in this section if you are bidding for Lot 7. Lot 8 Surveying Complete all the questions in this section if you are bidding for Lot 8. Lot 9 Site Maintenance Complete all the questions in this section if you are bidding for Lot 9. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007749-2026 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000 | | Lots value | £900,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | TAUNTON | | Post town | Taunton | | Postcode | TA1 5DA | | 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 | TLK2 Dorset and Somerset | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 51 - Installation services (except software) - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 45432100 - Floor laying and covering work - 50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services - 51131000 - Installation services of steam generators - 71220000 - Architectural design services - 71314100 - Electrical services - 71315000 - Building services - 71333000 - Mechanical engineering services - 71355000 - Surveying services - 75251110 - Fire-prevention services - 79993000 - Building and facilities management services ## Release History - 28 Jan 2026 at 16:39 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007749-2026 - 5 Oct 2023 at 13:05 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029407-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.england.nhs.uk/ - https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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