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title: "Anti-ligature annual inspection and load testing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067050"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-03-20"
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# Anti-ligature annual inspection and load testing

Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067050

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## Summary

The procurement process managed by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust focuses on the provision of anti-ligature annual inspection and load testing services across CMH sites, as part of the NHS Commercial Solutions Anti-ligature Framework. The process falls under the industry category of technical inspection and testing services, identified by the CPV code 71630000, and was conducted as a direct procurement method without competition, below the threshold. This procurement culminated in the award of a contract to Protects Plus Limited. The contract commenced on 6th February 2026 and will remain active until 5th February 2027, with a total gross value of £22,662.00. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, marking its completion.

This tender presents considerable growth opportunities for businesses specialising in technical inspection and load testing services. Particularly, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in working within healthcare frameworks might find this contract advantageous for building sector-specific expertise. Given the non-competitive nature of the procurement process, companies that can offer tailored inspection solutions or those established in the UK region of Taunton may be well-suited. Successful participation could enhance reputational capital and provide a steady revenue stream in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

Anti-ligature annual inspection and load testing in CMH sites, NHS Commercial Solutions - Anti-ligature Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025749-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Feb 2026 - 5 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £18,885 |

## 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 | PROTECTS PLUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2026 at 12:47 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025749-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025749-2026
  20th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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