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WHHT - Medical Gas Pipeline Maintenance

WEST HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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22 Apr 2026 at 13:20

Summary of the contracting process

The West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has awarded a contract for Medical Gas Pipeline Maintenance to SHJ Hospital Pipelines LTD, with the procurement process classified under gas appliance maintenance services. This selective procurement, following a call-off from a framework agreement, concluded the tender stage on 3rd February 2026. The contract, valued at £35,000, will take effect from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2027, serving the South East region of the United Kingdom, specifically at WD18 0HB. The award date, published on 22nd April 2026, marks the commencement of the program aimed at enhancing medical infrastructure.

This tender presents considerable business growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in gas appliance maintenance. Such businesses can leverage their expertise to provide quality services that meet healthcare standards, thereby potentially increasing their market presence in the healthcare industry. SMEs equipped with the capability to handle specialised medical pipeline services are well-suited to compete for similar opportunities, as the procurement emphasises the maintenance of critical medical infrastructure within the hospital environment. These strategic partnerships can establish long-term collaborations with NHS trusts and expand operational networks within the healthcare industry.

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Notice Title

WHHT - Medical Gas Pipeline Maintenance

Notice Description

The West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has awarded a contract to the supplier SHJ Hospital Pipelines LTD for the provision of Medical Gas Pipeline Maintenance Additional information: this was awarded via Direct Award Framework Reference SBS10166 - Lot 8.5

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-382dee75-e599-4553-b1a4-f68ede97647a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ada2454-c89b-45e2-8c49-da985e4253f4
Current Stage
Award
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50531200 - Gas appliance maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 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 7PX
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
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Sherrards
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

S.H.J. HOSPITAL PIPELINES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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