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title: "Fire Detection and Alarm System testing and Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050953"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-04-29"
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# Fire Detection and Alarm System testing and Maintenance

Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050953

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## Summary

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has issued an open tender for the testing and maintenance of the Fire Detection and Alarm System at Musgrove Park Hospital and various community sites. This tender, classified under Building and Facilities Management Services, is valued at £300,000 gross and has a submission deadline of 27th May 2025. The procurement stage is currently active with the award expected by 18th June 2025. The contract will commence on 1st August 2025, running until 31st July 2027, with the potential for a 12-month renewal extension. The procurement method used is an open procedure, inviting a wide range of service providers to submit proposals electronically by the aforementioned deadlines.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in building management and fire safety services. SMEs are encouraged to participate, as the project is designed to support smaller entities through the suitability criteria provided. Businesses proficient in providing quality and cost-effective solutions in line with UK legal requirements for fire systems will be well-placed to succeed in this tender. Given the importance of safety and compliance at healthcare facilities, firms with a strong reputation and expertise in this critical service area could establish a lasting partnership with the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust.

## Notice

The Trust is seeking the support of a specialist service provider to service the Fire Detection and Alarm System periodically to ensure the assets meet the legal and best practice requirements at Musgrove Park Hospital and various Community sites

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017667-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | £250,000 |
| 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 | TLK23 Somerset CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79993000 - Building and facilities management services

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2025 at 13:50 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017667-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017667-2025
  29th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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