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22 Jun 2026 at 12:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust awarded a contract for pest control services, focusing on maintaining its facilities. This procurement, classified under CPV code 90922000, falls within the services industry and was conducted via a competitive quotation process below the threshold, concluding at the award stage. The contract, valued at £31,100, was awarded to Karsson Hawke Environmental Limited, an SME. The contract period runs from 8th June 2026 to 7th June 2027, with operations centred in Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom, at the hospital's main address.

This tender presents significant growth potential, particularly for SMEs specialising in pest control. Businesses with experience in healthcare facility maintenance could benefit from the opportunity to establish a lasting relationship with a reputable NHS Trust. The procurement method, favouring competitive quotations, offers an equitable chance for small and medium-sized enterprises to gain a foothold in this sector, encouraging innovation and fostering business development within the local community.

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Notice Title

PAHT - Pest Control

Notice Description

Pest Control Services at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a71e91d6-c8ba-4698-89a9-0d6fb3a884cd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf41f99e-62a0-4c83-aeba-cc3de53a21c3
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90922000 - Pest-control services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£33,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,100 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 7 Jun 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
THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

KARSSON HAWKE ENVIRONMENTAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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