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title: "Local dental equipment servicing Somerset & Dorset"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c4d8"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-07-07"
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# Local dental equipment servicing Somerset & Dorset

Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c4d8

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## Summary

This procurement process, managed by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, pertains to the servicing and repair of dental equipment, specifically chairs, carts, and compressors at dental access centres throughout Somerset and Dorset. The procurement, characterised by a limited competition method, highlights an award stage that concluded on 18th June 2026 when the contract was signed. The contract spans a two-year period ending on 31st March 2028, with the total contract value set at £49,062.82. The initiative falls under the industry category of medical equipment repair and maintenance services, with targeted delivery in the UK regions UKK23, UKK24, and UKK25. The key legal framework guiding this process is detailed in the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender provides ample opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment repair and maintenance, particularly those capable of offering swift response times and cost-efficient solutions. Companies like Qualident Limited, which successfully secured the contract, demonstrate the advantage of being a local SME offering competitive pricing and value-added services. Businesses seeking to grow within this sector should focus on building strong local partnerships and understand the importance of reducing service travel and labour costs to enhance their competitiveness in similar procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Annual servicing, and repair callouts for dentistry chairs, carts and compressors within Somerset And Dorset dental access centres. Offered only to chosen suppliers within the local areas to ensure best response times and minimise travel costs and emissions. Requirements: Callout response time: ideally with next day repairs/callout response, same day preferential for some equipment. Service travel costs: to be included within the contract price Service labour costs: to be included within the contract price Contract agreed for two years, after which a new competitive procedure will proceed to ensure best value is maintained. Supplier chosen based on best value offered to the Trust for both servicing and using usage expectation for callouts.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063471-2026 |
| 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 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 18 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £40,885 |

## 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 | QUALIDENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2026 at 09:11 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063471-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063471-2026
  7th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.qualident-dental.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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