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WHTHT - AAU Fire Compartmentation Works

WEST HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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25 Feb 2026 at 10:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "AAU Fire Compartmentation Works" at Watford General Hospital has been completed by the West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. This project falls under the industry category of fire-prevention installation works. Located in the United Kingdom, the procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract issued to Golden Thread Fire Delay Ltd on 24 February 2026. The work is set to commence on 25 February 2026 and conclude by 25 March 2026. The tender was conducted using a selective procurement method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total awarded contract value of £62,000.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in fire-prevention installations. Although the awarded contract was not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger contractors or those with relevant framework agreement access could find such opportunities beneficial. Such contracts allow businesses to expand their portfolios and establish themselves as reliable service providers within the healthcare sector. Competitors in the field with robust experience in fire compartmentation works should consider similar future opportunities for business growth through public procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WHTHT - AAU Fire Compartmentation Works

Notice Description

AAU Fire Compartmentation Works at Watford General Hospital. Additional information: RM6237

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5cfadc59-8d9e-41b8-8109-8ca8c17162a5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23627cd3-b9f3-49b1-8bea-2c1f689bafe5
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45343000 - Fire-prevention installation works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£62,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 Feb 2026 - 25 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

GOLDEN THREAD FIRE DELAY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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