---
title: "DHWS Redirection & Pipework Renewal - Maternity, MPH"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0554b9"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-08-21"
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# DHWS Redirection & Pipework Renewal - Maternity, MPH

Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0554b9

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## Summary

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for the "DHWS Redirection & Pipework Renewal" project at Musgrove Park Hospital's Maternity Building, located in Taunton, United Kingdom. This contract involves water plumbing works necessary for domestic hot water redirection and plantroom pipework renewal. The project was conducted under an open competition, below threshold procurement method, with R.T.S. Engineering (Somerset) Limited emerging as the successful supplier. The contract commenced on 21 August 2025 and is set to conclude on 20 May 2026, with a total gross value of £214,090. Key procurement milestones included the tender period closure on 23 July 2025, and the contract signing on 11 August 2025.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in water plumbing and infrastructure projects within healthcare settings. The contract award highlights the requirements and standards necessary for competing in public sector tenders, particularly those associated with healthcare institutions such as the NHS. SMEs with proven technical capability in executing similar healthcare infrastructure projects can find such contracts beneficial for business growth and portfolio expansion. The open competition method adopted by the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust ensures fair participation, presenting ample opportunities for businesses equipped to deliver in live hospital environments.

## Notice

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust ("the Authority") is seeking a Contractor to undertake Domestic Hot Water redirection and plantroom pipework renewal in the Bracken birthing centre, DHWS pipework redirection in Labour Ward and General Defect rectification highlighted in the Maternity buildings. To the standard as specified in the following Statement of requirements at the following location: Maternity Building, Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton TA1 5DA

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050391-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Aug 2025 - 20 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,000 |
| Lots value | £125,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £178,408 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | R.T.S. ENGINEERING (SOMERSET |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45332200 - Water plumbing work

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2025 at 08:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050391-2025
- 9 Jul 2025 at 11:51 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038572-2025
- 27 Jun 2025 at 09:19 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035630-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050391-2025
  21st August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038572-2025
  9th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035630-2025
  27th June 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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