WHHT - Supplier & Installation of Window and Cubicle Tracking

WEST HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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09 Jun 2026 at 09:27

Summary of the contracting process

The West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has awarded a contract for the supply and installation of window and cubicle tracking to Sir Jacob Behrens & Sons LTD. This project falls under the 'Curtain rails' industry category and was conducted via a selective procurement method, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process is in the award stage, with the contract running from 2nd June 2026 to 30th September 2026. The work is to be delivered in the South East region, United Kingdom, with the procurement valued at £115,000 and an initial minimum value set at £85,000.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in the manufacturing or installation of curtain rails and associated products. While the contract has already been awarded to Sir Jacob Behrens & Sons LTD, companies looking to enter similar tender processes in the future might benefit from forming strategic partnerships or exploring framework agreements. Businesses with a strong track record in supplying and installing window treatment solutions could find similar opportunities lucrative for expansion. The procurement was not marked as suitable for SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises, indicating that larger enterprises may have an edge in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

WHHT - Supplier & Installation of Window and Cubicle Tracking

Notice Description

The West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has awarded a contract to the supplier Sir Jacob Behrens for the provision of Supplier & Installation of Window and Cubicle Tracking Additional information: This was awarded via Lot 4 Blinds, Curtains & Associated Products of our Design, Furniture and appliances 2 Framework - (Reference: 2025/S 000-030206)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b46babc0-7bc1-4bd0-9c95-f59022e6ccac
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49caed91-5348-470c-b26f-37d96ebbde1c
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

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


CPV Codes

44115811 - Curtain rails

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£115,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 30 Sep 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
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 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

SIR JACOB BEHRENS & SONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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