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PAHT - Installation of IPS Hand Basins

THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL NHS TRUST

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29 Apr 2025 at 12:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust, a central government public authority based in Harlow, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for the installation of IPS Hand Basins. This process was part of the tender identified as Q/Herts/1523 and involved limited competition below the threshold, utilising the cheapest of three quotations in line with the trust's standing financial instructions (SFIs). The industry category for this procurement falls under 'works', specifically water plumbing work, and the successful contract was awarded to Cornerstone Contractors UK. LTD. Significant dates include the contract signing on 19 February 2025, with the project period running from 3 March 2025 to 1 May 2025.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in plumbing and related construction services. SME contractors, such as Cornerstone Contractors UK. LTD, which are adept at executing competitive projects efficiently, would find such opportunities well-suited to their operations. The procurement process, characterised by limited competition below threshold, allows for the participation of smaller businesses that can offer cost-effective solutions while maintaining high standards, thus paving the pathway for growth in public sector projects.

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Notice Title

PAHT - Installation of IPS Hand Basins

Notice Description

The Princess Alexandra Hospitals NHS Trust has awarded a contract the to the supplier Cornerstone Contractors for the provision of Installation of IPS Hand Basins - This was awarded via Q/Herts/1523 by using the cheapest of 3 quotations in line with the trust SFIs

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05092c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017613-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45332200 - Water plumbing work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,796 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2025 - 1 May 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Kevin McKeown
Contact Email
kevin.mckeown2@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HARLOW
Postcode
CM20 1QX
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH35 West Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Harlow
Electoral Ward
Little Parndon & Town Centre
Westminster Constituency
Harlow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CORNERSTONE CONTRACTORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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