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ENHT, PAHT, WHHT - Minor Works Framework

WEST HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Minor Works Framework is led by West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, alongside The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust and East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust. These contracting authorities are seeking to bolster their Estates and Capital departments through a collaborative framework encompassing various minor works disciplines such as plumbing, roofing, and electrical services. The process is currently in the planning stage with key documentation indicating an open and competitive procurement method utilising the HealthTrust Europe e-Tendering Portal. With a total planned framework value of £60.24 million, this procurement is subject to Cabinet Office Spend Controls assurance. The framework agreement is intended to commence on 1st December 2026, running through to 30th November 2029, with potential extension to 30th November 2030.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in construction and maintenance services. The minor works framework involves regular reactive and planned maintenance, offering a robust pipeline of projects critical to the healthcare sector. Businesses with expertise in building fabric maintenance, interior decorating, and mechanical installations are well-suited to compete for a share of the contracted work. With eight distinct areas covered within this procurement, firms that align their services with these categories can leverage these opportunities to expand their footprint in the public sector, particularly within the healthcare industry. The collaborative nature of this framework encourages innovative approaches and partnerships, driving value and efficiency in public procurement.

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Notice Title

ENHT, PAHT, WHHT - Minor Works Framework

Notice Description

East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust (ENHT), The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) and West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (WHHT) are seeking to create a collaborative Minor Works Framework to support the respective Contracting Authorities' Estates and Capital departments. It is envisaged that the Framework will either be divided by value banding or by category area. The following minor works disciplines are intended to be covered by the agreement: Plumbing, Building Fabric Maintenance (including Partitioning), Roofing and Guttering, Glazing, Flooring, Painting and Decorating (Measured Term Contract (MTC)), Mechanical, Electrical and Building (MTC), and Water. The scope of work will comprise of both regular reactive maintenance together with planned maintenance and new build projects. ENHT, PAHT and WHHT have explored sourcing pathway options including Open and Competitive Flexible Procedures with an external approved partner organisation (HealthTrust Europe), who are due to provide support and manage the procurement on behalf of the Contracting Authorities, via the HealthTrust Europe e-Tendering Portal (https://healthtrusteurope.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.shtml). Specifications are at early stages of development. The procurement is subject to Cabinet Office Spend Controls and therefore any elements of the proposed procurement strategy may change, following Cabinet Office Spend Controls assurance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052b3a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013104-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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


CPV Codes

39370000 - Water installations

45000000 - Construction work

45260000 - Roof works and other special trade construction works

45311100 - Electrical wiring work

45332200 - Water plumbing work

45421141 - Installation of partitioning

45430000 - Floor and wall covering work

45441000 - Glazing work

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations

51500000 - Installation services of machinery and equipment

71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

79931000 - Interior decorating services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,200,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 May 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Additional Buyers

EAST AND NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING NHS TRUST

THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL NHS TRUST

Contact Name
Alex Trollope
Contact Email
alex.trollope@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WATFORD
Postcode
WD18 0HB
Post Town
Watford
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
Stevenage
Electoral Ward
Woodfield
Westminster Constituency
Stevenage

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