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title: "SWHT Storage and Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066b4c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-16"
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# SWHT Storage and Services

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066b4c

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## Summary

Somerset Council has awarded a contract to the South West Heritage Trust for storage and recovery services, titled "SWHT Storage and Services". The procurement falls under the services category and involves the payment for storage room J, capable of holding approximately 20,000 boxes, along with disaster recovery planning services. Located in Taunton, Somerset in the region UKK23, this contract was completed under a direct procurement method, being below threshold, hence without competition. The contract runs from March 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027, with a gross value of £75,000. Notable legal considerations fall under the UKPGA of 2023/54.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in storage services. The direct award, without competition, suggests that entities with established reputations and expertise in heritage, storage, or services for public authorities may be well-positioned. Large enterprises with capacity for disaster recovery planning and bespoke storage solutions will find this contract scope aligned with their capabilities, and the ongoing collaboration with Somerset Council marks a significant endorsement in the region. Businesses considering partnership or subcontracting with South West Heritage Trust could also benefit from this strategic alliance.

## Notice

Payment for storage room J, Capacity of ~20,0000 boxes. & disaster recovery plans.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023638-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £62,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| 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 | SOUTH WEST HERITAGE TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63121100 - Storage services

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2026 at 15:20 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023638-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023638-2026
  16th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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