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WHTHT - Fire Escape Installations for Shrodells Unit

WEST HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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02 Apr 2026 at 10:24

Summary of the contracting process

The West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has completed the procurement process for fire escape installations at the Shrodells Unit in Watford General Hospital. Titled "WHTHT - Fire Escape Installations for Shrodells Unit", the contract falls under the industry category of fire ladders, classified by CPV code 44481100. This procurement was initiated as a tender and utilised a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 30th March 2026, with the contract period set from 1st April 2026 to 1st November 2026. The contract has been awarded to Harmony Fire Limited, with a value of £141,900 GBP. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the final award notice published on 2nd April 2026.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in fire safety equipment and installations, especially those versed in providing bespoke solutions within healthcare settings. Although the project has already been awarded, similar tenders afford growth potential for enterprises capable of delivering quality installations that adhere to stringent NHS regulations. Businesses that can offer competitive pricing and demonstrate exceptional past performance on similar contracts will prove advantageous in future procurement opportunities. The West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is a reputable buying organisation, often engaging with suppliers to enhance facility safety standards, thereby providing ongoing engagement opportunities within the public health sector.

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Notice Title

WHTHT - Fire Escape Installations for Shrodells Unit

Notice Description

Fire Escape Installations for Shrodells Unit at Watford General Hospital. Additional information: SBS10509

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2d490874-ac12-4d99-ad8b-bdcb71b4515c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b3f6327-2910-44f5-84bd-6d473fac11e1
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

44481100 - Fire ladders

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£145,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£141,900 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 1 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
Postcode
AL8 6NS
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Handside
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HARMONY FIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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