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WHHT - Hire of 20 Bed Assessment Unit (EAU, Watford General Hospital)

WEST HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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30 Mar 2026 at 13:16

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has successfully completed the procurement process for the hire of a 20-bed assessment unit at Watford General Hospital. This procurement falls under the industry category of modular and portable buildings, with a total contract value of £3.6 million. Located in the East of England, United Kingdom, the procurement utilised a selective method with the contract awarded based on a call-off from the NHS SBS Modular Buildings Framework. The process reached the award stage on 26th March 2026. The contract period is set from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2031.

This procurement presents notable opportunities for businesses specialising in modular and portable buildings, particularly those experienced with framework agreements. Though not specifically suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger entities like PORTAKABIN LIMITED, the awarded supplier, can benefit significantly from such contracts, potentially enhancing their portfolio and market presence. Strategic engagement in similar contracts can facilitate expansion and foster long-term partnerships within the public healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WHHT - Hire of 20 Bed Assessment Unit (EAU, Watford General Hospital)

Notice Description

Contract for the hire of the existing 20 bed Modular Building sited at Watford General Hospital, a property of the West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust ("WHHT"), to include the service maintenance of the air-conditioning system, ventilation system and fire protection system installed within the purchased link corridor, with the exception of the superstructure which is owned by the WHHT. The contract has been procured under the NHS SBS Modular Buildings Framework Ref SBS10514 (Lot 6 Public Sector Buildings for Hire).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b211f9a-7fe9-4a09-b567-60ffd711c1cc
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

44211100 - Modular and portable buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,600,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
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

PORTAKABIN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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