Variation for construction and operation of a Community Diagnostics Facility
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The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, located at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton, has completed the award phase for a contract titled "Variation for construction and operation of a Community Diagnostics Facility." This initiative falls under the categories of community health services and medical imaging services and is set to take place at Bridgwater Community Hospital, UKK23 region in the UK. The procurement method used was a direct award, with Ergea UK & Ireland as the supplier.
The project's total estimated value is approximately £14,336,000. Key dates include the contract's signature date scheduled for 5th July 2025 and a completion deadline of 31st March 2026, with the contract period running from 6th July 2025 to 1st June 2027. The project is publicly funded by NHS England.
This tender provides significant opportunities for companies involved in healthcare construction and management services. The project involves the construction and operation of a new Community Diagnostic Centre, offering an exciting prospect for businesses specialising in building turnkey healthcare facilities and equipment management. Large-scale enterprises, particularly those with experience in healthcare infrastructure, commissioning, maintenance, and provision of radiology consumables, such as Ergea, are particularly well-suited to compete.
Additionally, businesses looking to contribute to public health improvements and establish a presence in the UK healthcare system may find this an advantageous opportunity. The specific needs for turnkey solutions and comprehensive service delivery highlight the requirement for firms with robust capabilities and a track record in large healthcare projects.
This notice relates to a variation to an existing contract (which was awarded under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015)) as explained below. Whilst the variation is governed by Regulation 72 of the PCR 2015, this notice is published as a precautionary measure to ensure full transparency as to the Trust's intentions. The Trust entered into a contract with Ergea (previously known as Asteral) in July 2017 for the provision of a Healthcare Facility (the Contract).
Ergea's service provision includes equipment installation and enabling works (including turnkey works), commissioning, procurement, maintenance and support, replacement, disposal and the provision of radiology consumables. The Trust will modify the Contract in accordance with Regulation 72 of the PCR 2015 to provide a Community Diagnostic Centre at Bridgwater Community Hospital (the CDC). Ergea will provide a full turnkey solution for the CDC.
It will design and construct the building and then deliver an equipment management service at the CDC. The building will be built on the Trust's existing site and the Trust will retain ownership of the building. The project will be funded by NHS England.
Provision of funding is dependent on the CDC being delivered by 31/03/2026. The estimated value of the additional services/works to be supplied under this variation is approximately PS14,336,000. The relevant CPV Codes are:
- 85323000 - Community health services
- 85150000 - Medical imaging services
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