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WHTHT - Security Maintenance Services 25/26

WEST HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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11 Nov 2025 at 10:39

Summary of the contracting process

The West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, a public authority within the central government category, has completed a procurement process for Security Maintenance Services for the fiscal year 2025/26. Located in Watford, United Kingdom, the contract was directly awarded without competition under a below-threshold procurement method to Smiths Fire & Security Ltd. This service-based contract, valued at £28,662 GBP gross, spans from 1st January 2025 to 31st March 2026, with the contract signing date being 1st November 2024.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the repair and maintenance of security equipment. While the contract has been awarded to Smiths Fire & Security Ltd, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in security systems could consider future tenders from NHS Trusts or similar public authorities looking for reliable maintenance service providers. Such opportunities highlight the importance of having a robust understanding of specific tender requirements and building relationships within the public procurement sector.

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Notice Title

WHTHT - Security Maintenance Services 25/26

Notice Description

The West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has awarded a contract to the supplier Smiths Fire & Security Ltd for the provision of Security Maintenance Services 25/26

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05de68
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072677-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50610000 - Repair and maintenance services of security equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£23,885 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
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

SMITHS FIRE & SECURITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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