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title: "Variation for construction and operation of a Community Diagnostics Facility"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0552ee"
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buyer: "SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Variation for construction and operation of a Community Diagnostics Facility

Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0552ee

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## Summary

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, located at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton, has completed the award phase for a contract titled "Variation for construction and operation of a Community Diagnostics Facility." This initiative falls under the categories of community health services and medical imaging services and is set to take place at Bridgwater Community Hospital, UKK23 region in the UK. The procurement method used was a direct award, with Ergea UK & Ireland as the supplier. The project's total estimated value is approximately £14,336,000. Key dates include the contract's signature date scheduled for 5th July 2025 and a completion deadline of 31st March 2026, with the contract period running from 6th July 2025 to 1st June 2027. The project is publicly funded by NHS England.

This tender provides significant opportunities for companies involved in healthcare construction and management services. The project involves the construction and operation of a new Community Diagnostic Centre, offering an exciting prospect for businesses specialising in building turnkey healthcare facilities and equipment management. Large-scale enterprises, particularly those with experience in healthcare infrastructure, commissioning, maintenance, and provision of radiology consumables, such as Ergea, are particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, businesses looking to contribute to public health improvements and establish a presence in the UK healthcare system may find this an advantageous opportunity. The specific needs for turnkey solutions and comprehensive service delivery highlight the requirement for firms with robust capabilities and a track record in large healthcare projects.

## Notice

This notice relates to a variation to an existing contract (which was awarded under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015)) as explained below. Whilst the variation is governed by Regulation 72 of the PCR 2015, this notice is published as a precautionary measure to ensure full transparency as to the Trust's intentions. The Trust entered into a contract with Ergea (previously known as Asteral) in July 2017 for the provision of a Healthcare Facility (the Contract). Ergea's service provision includes equipment installation and enabling works (including turnkey works), commissioning, procurement, maintenance and support, replacement, disposal and the provision of radiology consumables. The Trust will modify the Contract in accordance with Regulation 72 of the PCR 2015 to provide a Community Diagnostic Centre at Bridgwater Community Hospital (the CDC). Ergea will provide a full turnkey solution for the CDC. It will design and construct the building and then deliver an equipment management service at the CDC. The building will be built on the Trust's existing site and the Trust will retain ownership of the building. The project will be funded by NHS England. Provision of funding is dependent on the CDC being delivered by 31/03/2026. The estimated value of the additional services/works to be supplied under this variation is approximately PS14,336,000. The relevant CPV Codes are: * 85323000 - Community health services * 85150000 - Medical imaging services

### Procurement Information

The Trust will modify the Contract in accordance with Regulation 72(1)(b), and in the alternative Regulation 72(1)(e), of the PCR 2015. This notice is being published as a precautionary measure to ensure full transparency as to the Trust's intentions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034878-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Jul 2025 - 1 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,336,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ERGEA UK & IRELAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2025 at 18:56 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034878-2025
- 24 Jun 2025 at 18:35 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034876-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034878-2025
  24th June 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034876-2025
  24th June 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/

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