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title: "Hoist an Rail Systems for Dunkery Ward"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c896"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Hoist an Rail Systems for Dunkery Ward

Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c896

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## Summary

The public procurement process for "Hoist and Rail Systems for Dunkery Ward" was executed by the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on lifting equipment for the healthcare sector. The procurement process utilised a direct award method, justified under the NHSSC Framework for "Pressure Area Care and Patient Handling" and exemplified by the procurement method being without prior publication of a call for competition. The project involves the installation of 16 GH3+ hoist systems and 16 XY rail systems in the UKK2 region, with few procurement details being discussed beyond the award stage, which was marked complete as of 10th July 2026. Despite one lot being cancelled, a single contract valued at GBP 159,252.06 was successfully awarded to Gulmann Ltd, with the contract signed on 6th March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in healthcare equipment supply, installation, and maintenance, particularly companies with expertise in high-tech lifting systems. Large enterprises like Gulmann Ltd, which successfully secured the contract, highlight the benefits for businesses capable of meeting the specific technical requirements and terms used by health sector buyers such as the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. This indicates potential growth opportunities for firms positioned to offer specialised, reliable healthcare solutions within NHS frameworks and those able to navigate direct award circumstances prevalent within this sector.

## Notice

16x GH3+ hoist systems, 16 XY rail systems. Includes installation and removal of old equipment.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct award via NHSSC framework 2020/S 129-318007 Pressure Area Care and Patient Handling

### Procurement Information

Direct award through NHSSC Framework reference 2020/S 129-318007 Pressure Area Care and Patient Handling.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065185-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £159,252 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| 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 | TLK2 Dorset and Somerset |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GULMANN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33192600 - Lifting equipment for health care sector

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2026 at 12:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065185-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.somersetft.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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