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title: "Switchgear Replacement at Duchess Building, Musgrove Park Hospital"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f7b4"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-06-19"
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# Switchgear Replacement at Duchess Building, Musgrove Park Hospital

Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f7b4

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## Summary

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has completed a public procurement process for the "Switchgear Replacement at Duchess Building, Musgrove Park Hospital" in Taunton, in the region of UKK23, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the electrical installation work category and was executed through an open competition procurement method, specifically below threshold, allowing for a wide range of participants. The need was driven by regulatory compliance requirements following EICR inspections, necessitating a comprehensive replacement of electrical sub-mains. The awarded contract began on 13th March 2026 and extends until 12th March 2029, with a possible renewal for an additional 12 months. The contract was awarded to Knight Electrical Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise located in Somerset, with a gross value of £1,002,959.10 GBP.

This procurement project creates significant opportunities for electrical contractors, especially those specializing in sub-mains replacement and possessing expertise in compliance with current electrical regulations. SMEs with capabilities in delivering comprehensive electrical installation services are particularly well-suited to such tenders. The award to Knight Electrical Limited indicates recognition of specialist skills and competitive pricing, suggesting similar businesses could find lucrative opportunities in future tenders issued by public health trusts and similar governmental organisations. Participation in these tenders facilitates growth for businesses by allowing them to establish or enhance their reputation in public sector contracts, potentially leading to more substantial projects in the future.

## Notice

The Trust requires a specialist electrical contractor to complete the replacement of the electrical sub-mains in the Duchess building at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton. The Duchess building opened in 1995 and recently the Trust has been undergoing electrical infrastructure replacement to bring the electrical distribution in line with current regulation of the back of EICR inspections. Now the local distribution boards have been replaced the next stage of the work is to replace the electrical sub-mains throughout the building.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057867-2026 |
| 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 | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Mar 2026 - 12 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| Lots value | £1,200,000 |
| Awards value | £835,799 |
| Contracts value | £835,799 |

## 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 | KNIGHT ELECTRICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45310000 - Electrical installation work

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2026 at 08:49 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057867-2026
- 3 Mar 2026 at 14:18 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019001-2026
- 17 Dec 2025 at 12:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083773-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057867-2026
  19th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019001-2026
  3rd March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083773-2025
  17th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome

## Notice URLs

- http://www.knightelectrical.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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