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title: "The Role of Authorising Engineer (Water)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069382"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-05-07"
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# The Role of Authorising Engineer (Water)

Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069382

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, titled "The Role of Authorising Engineer (Water)," focused on consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy. The contract was awarded on 16 March 2026 to TETRA CONSULTING LIMITED, with the contract period spanning from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029. The procurement utilised a direct method below the threshold without competition and took place at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton, UKK23 region. The total contract value is £11,745, exclusive of VAT, and falls under the services category according to the CPV classification 71800000.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in consulting services related to water and waste systems, particularly those capable of operating within the healthcare sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like TETRA CONSULTING LIMITED could find such contracts an important avenue for growth, especially if they can provide specialised expertise in maintaining community and mental health site facilities. Additionally, firms that can deliver high-quality services with limited competition conditions, as described in this procurement process, might also gain a competitive edge in similar public sector opportunities.

## Notice

The Role of Authorising Engineer (Water) in Community and Mental Health Sites

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041995-2026 |
| 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 | 7 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £11,745 |

## 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 | TETRA CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy

## Release History

- 7 May 2026 at 13:24 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041995-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041995-2026
  7th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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