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ENHT - Replacement BlueBox Chiller; Lister A&E

EAST AND NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING NHS TRUST

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12 Feb 2026 at 10:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involving the East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust centered around the replacement of a BlueBox Chiller at Lister A&E, a healthcare facility located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. This contract, categorised under heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning installation work, was awarded to JC Watson Mechanical Limited through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement SBS10166. The procurement stage is in the award phase, with the contract period running from 29 January 2026 to 31 March 2026, following the award announcement on 12 February 2026.

This tender offers promising growth opportunities for businesses specialising in HVAC installation works, particularly those with experience in healthcare environments. The procurement process, initiated by direct award, illustrates potential avenues for businesses looking to engage in framework agreements or partnerships with public sector organisations. While the direct award route may limit competition to pre-qualified suppliers, companies aiming to secure similar contracts should pursue strategic partnerships and focus on framework placements to enhance their visibility and eligibility in such tenders.

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Notice Title

ENHT - Replacement BlueBox Chiller; Lister A&E

Notice Description

The East and North Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has awarded a contract to the supplier JC WATSON MECHANICAL LTD for the provision of Replacement BlueBox Chiller; Lister A&E Additional information: This was awarded via Direct Award Framework Reference SBS10166

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ad48be0e-39b2-49c0-8647-82f011c1a353
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce567887-33ad-4ea2-98d2-adec68436a5a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45331000 - Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£190,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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
EAST AND NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING 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 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

JC WATSON MECHANICAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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