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PAHT - Water Sampling

THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL NHS TRUST

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24 Mar 2026 at 13:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust, involves the provision of Water Sampling Services at their facility. This contract, titled "PAHT - Water Sampling", falls under the water-treatment work industry category, with services specifically delivered in the East of England, UK. The procurement was conducted via a direct award under the CCS LVPS framework, and the contract period extends from the 1st of October 2025 to the 28th of February 2026. As of 24th March 2026, the award has been published. The procurement method used is selective, through a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in water-treatment services to partner with an NHS Trust, potentially enhancing credibility and expanding their portfolio within the healthcare sector. Although specifically not targeting SMEs or VCSEs, companies that have established expertise in environmental services will find themselves well-suited to meet the contract specifications. Waterman Environmental Services Limited has been awarded the contract, which underscores the potential for other similar entities to thrive in frameworks facilitating selective procurement methods. The contract value estimated at £60,000 indicates a notable financial opportunity for the successful supplier.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PAHT - Water Sampling

Notice Description

Contract for Water Sampling Services at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust. Procured via direct award under the CCS LVPS framework ref RM6237.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cf2def48-50cc-47fe-b674-b6fa4dafec10
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1dd88cb-e06f-494c-93be-e7029c1aa038
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45232430 - Water-treatment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20256 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 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
THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL 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

WATERMAN ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

Further Information

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