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PAHT - AE (Fire)

PRINCESS ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL NHS TRUST

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03 Oct 2025 at 11:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust as the buying organisation, which awarded a contract titled "PAHT - AE (Fire)" to Northmore Associates Limited. This tender, falling under the industry category of safety consultancy services (CPV code: 79417000), aimed to provide specialist technical support and independent assurance regarding the fire safety arrangements at the hospital. The procurement adopted a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contracting process reached the award stage on 3rd October 2025, with the contract running from 15th September 2025 to 15th September 2026. The work is to be delivered primarily in the UK, specifically in postcode CM20 1QX, with an initial contract value between £40,000 and £50,000.

This tender offers business growth opportunities particularly for firms specialised in safety consultancy with robust expertise in healthcare settings. While the contract was awarded to an SME, Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust's clear demand for specialist services indicates that well-equipped consultancy firms with a focus on compliance, technical expertise, and regulatory requirements in safety can find similar opportunities. Companies that can offer unique insights or innovative solutions in fire safety management might position themselves favourably for future tenders from the NHS Trust or similar organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PAHT - AE (Fire)

Notice Description

To provide specialist technical support and independent assurance (AE) in respect of the fire safety arrangements at Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust. Additional information: SBS10190

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d02822a9-1ebc-42bc-a143-2092a622ea67
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af899422-903b-4a58-90de-80c9942da01b
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79417000 - Safety consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2025 - 15 Sep 2026 1-2 years
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
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

NORTHMORE ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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