Scope
Reference
C204208
Description
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 Ergéa (previously known as Asteral) in July 2017 for the provision of a Healthcare Facility (the Contract). Ergéa'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). Ergéa 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 £14,336,000. The relevant CPV Codes are: • 85323000 - Community health services • 85150000 - Medical imaging services
Contract 1. Variation for construction and operation of a Community Diagnostics Facility
Supplier
Contract value
- £14,336,000 excluding VAT
- £17,203,200 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
5 July 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 6 July 2025 to 1 June 2027
- 1 year, 10 months, 27 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85323000 - Community health services
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Additional or repeat goods, services or works - further goods, services or works following a competitive procedure
The Trust will modify the Contract in accordance with Regulation 72(1)(b), and in the alternative Regulation 72(1)(e), of the PCR 2015. This notice is being published as a precautionary measure to ensure full transparency as to the Trust's intentions.
Supplier
Ergea UK & Ireland
- Companies House: 04328629
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJRJ-3141-RMDN
Unit 4 Ely Road, Theale
Reading
RG7 4BQ
United Kingdom
Email: uk.ccc-endo@ergeagroup.com
Region: UKJ11 - Berkshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Variation for construction and operation of a Community Diagnostics Facility
Contracting authority
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNWR-4212-QWHQ
Musgrove Park Hospital
Taunton
TA1 5DA
United Kingdom
Email: paul.saunders@somersetft.nhs.uk
Website: https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/
Region: UKK23 - Somerset
Organisation type: Public authority - central government