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WHHT - WGC Emergency Lighting Fire Improvements

WEST HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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22 Apr 2026 at 13:23

Award Notice
Award

22 Apr 2026 at 13:23

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has awarded a contract for emergency lighting fire improvements at Welwyn Garden City, located in the South East of the United Kingdom. This procurement process falls under the electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables industry category. The contract, initiated as a tender and now in the 'Award' stage, involved a direct call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the contract period from 26th March 2026 to 18th June 2026, with the award notice published on 22nd April 2026. The contract value is approximately £160,000 GBP.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical machinery and lighting solutions. It specifically suits small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of handling substantial projects. The direct award via the Lexica Framework indicates potential repeat business possibilities for suppliers that excel in this niche, providing an avenue for establishing long-term relationships with significant public sector organisations like the NHS Trust. Engaging in such contracts can bolster the portfolio of enterprises adept in high-quality lighting installations and emergency systems.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WHHT - WGC Emergency Lighting Fire Improvements

Notice Description

The West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has awarded a contract to the supplier Thorlux Lighting for the provision of WGC Emergency Lighting Fire Improvements Additional information: This was awarded via direct award Lexica Framework Reference - Q1308

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eb715bb5-027f-4d42-b11f-d67690232e03
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfcc9fa5-1a1d-42c3-bebf-7a0583af1ddc
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 Mar 2026 - 18 Jun 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
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

F W THORPE PLC T/A THORLUX LIGHTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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