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PAHT - Gritting and Snow Clearance

THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL NHS TRUST

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19 Nov 2025 at 11:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "PAHT - Gritting and Snow Clearance" was conducted by The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust, located in Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on grounds-maintenance equipment, and was executed through a limited procurement method involving a competitive quotation (below threshold) process. The contract, valued at £22,000, runs from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2026. The award was announced on 19th November 2025, with the supplier, Outco Limited, being selected on 27th October 2025. The tender process reached the award stage, and the procurement aimed to streamline winter maintenance services at the hospital premises located in postal code CM20 1QX.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in grounds-maintenance services, as the procurement process explicitly accommodated such entities. Businesses engaged in offering snow clearance and gritting services should find this contract appealing, particularly those equipped to provide efficient operations under a competitive quotation framework. With the contract requirements in maintenance services for healthcare facilities, companies with previous experience in similar environments or those seeking to expand their clientele in public sector contracts might find this an attractive opportunity for growth and diversification.

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Notice Title

PAHT - Gritting and Snow Clearance

Notice Description

1 year contract for Gritting and Snow Clearance at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT), completed under a 3 quotation process. Additional information: 1 year contract for Gritting and Snow Clearance at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT), completed under a 3 quotation process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-59dd203d-a5d6-491c-ac9c-65df5517f4e0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c37efb9-b72e-4047-8fb2-d760ad7bc616
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment


CPV Codes

43325100 - Grounds-maintenance equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 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
THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL 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

OUTCO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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