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WHHT - Hemel Hempstead Fire Alarm Upgrades

WEST HERTFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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24 Jun 2025 at 11:24

Summary of the contracting process

The West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust has successfully completed the procurement process for the Hemel Hempstead Fire Alarm Upgrades project, awarding the contract to Alarm Communication Limited. This procurement falls under the industry category of building construction work and was conducted using a direct method, below threshold without competition. The contract commencement date was 24th June 2025, with the works set to be completed by 24th December 2025. The procurement stage is classified as completed, and the transaction reflects central government public authority involvement, specifically located in Watford, United Kingdom.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses in the building construction sector. With an active contract valued at approximately £47,986.94, it serves as a prime growth avenue for businesses specialising in construction services, particularly those capable of providing integrated fire alarm systems. Alarm Communication Limited, a large-scale supplier, has shown its competence in securing such contracts, making this type of procurement apt for enterprises with experience in large infrastructure upgrades. The straightforward procurement process, executed without competition, indicates potential future opportunities for similar projects with minimal bidding hurdles.

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Notice Title

WHHT - Hemel Hempstead Fire Alarm Upgrades

Notice Description

The West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has awarded a contract to the supplier Alarm Communications Limited for the provision of Hemel Hempstead Fire Alarm Upgrades

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055284
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034698-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,989 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jun 2025 - 24 Dec 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST HERTFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Kevin McKeown
Contact Email
kevin.mckeown2@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)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Watford
Electoral Ward
Vicarage
Westminster Constituency
Watford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALARM COMMUNICATION

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