---
title: "CAPRO094 Lead Designer - Histopathology Alterations (MPH)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f310"
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# CAPRO094 Lead Designer - Histopathology Alterations (MPH)

Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f310

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, focused on acquiring a Lead Designer for alterations to the Histopathology labs at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton, under the project titled "CAPRO094 Lead Designer - Histopathology Alterations (MPH)." This process falls under the "Public authority - central government" industry category. The procurement was conducted through a limited competition method, tailored for below-threshold contracts. The contract was awarded on 8th December 2025 and will span from 10th December 2025 to 9th December 2026. The award stage marks the current progression in the procurement lifecycle, with architectural design services being the main category of procurement. The contract value is £19,330 net of tax, and £23,196 gross, indicating the fiscal commitment involved.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural design services, including SMEs like the successful supplier Stone + Partners. Firms with expertise in designing and consulting with multidisciplinary teams across various stages, from initial design to project completion, would find this contract appealing. Businesses operating or looking to expand their footprint in the healthcare and government architectural service sectors within the United Kingdom would particularly benefit from such opportunities, enhancing their portfolio and contributing to their growth in a strategic industry.

## Notice

A quotation was requested for a Lead Designer for the alterations to the Histopathology labs and associated decant work within block 72 at Musgrove Park Hospital (MPH) with the Lead Designer sub-consulting with a multidisciplinary team to provide the full range of specialisms required for the project. The quotation requested the services through RIBA stages 1 to 7.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081639-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Dec 2025 - 9 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £19,330 |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STONE + PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71220000 - Architectural design services

## Release History

- 10 Dec 2025 at 15:57 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081639-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081639-2025
  10th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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