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WHHT - Rental of 19 Bay External Fridge

WEST HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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11 Feb 2025 at 11:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has awarded a contract to LEEC Limited for the rental of a 19 Bay External Fridge, classified under CPV code 33945000 (Morgue walk-in refrigerators). The tender process has been completed and the contract was awarded on 28th January 2025, with a contract period starting from 30th January 2025 and ending on 31st March 2025. The procurement was conducted through a direct single tender action (below threshold), with a contract value of £35,000 and a minimum value of £25,000. The procurement process was facilitated by Kevin Michael McKeown, and the delivery location is in the South East region of the United Kingdom, specifically postal code WD18 0HB.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in medical refrigeration equipment, particularly those experienced in providing morgue walk-in refrigerators. Although the selected supplier was Leec Limited, an SME, similar businesses with the capability to deliver such specialised equipment could benefit from monitoring similar opportunities for growth. The contract reflects a need for efficient, reliable refrigeration solutions in medical settings, presenting a potential growth area for companies within the healthcare supply sector. Businesses competing in this sector should consider developing relationships with healthcare institutions and demonstrating their expertise in delivering bespoke refrigeration solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WHHT - Rental of 19 Bay External Fridge

Notice Description

The West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust has awarded a contract to the supplier LEEC for the provision of Rental of 19 Bay External Fridge Additional information: This was awarded via waiver ref WHQ/29/01/1955

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7f59f253-e946-49c8-9c76-3ef492727d93
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/159b1fd5-9826-48a1-b1f2-323d49b3f102
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33945000 - Morgue walk in refrigerators

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
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
Kevin Michael McKeown
Contact Email
kevin.mckeown2@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

LEEC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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