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WHHT - AE (Lifts)

WEST HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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22 Dec 2025 at 17:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust pertains to the control engineering services, specifically focusing on lifts, summarised under the title "WHHT - AE (Lifts)". This procurement falls under the services category and is located at Watford General Hospital, Watford, UK. The process has reached the award stage as of 22nd December 2025, following a limited competition method tailored for contracts valued below the threshold. The contract, awarded to N C W Associates Limited, a small to medium enterprise, is active from 1st March 2026 until 28th February 2027, with a contract gross value of £39,168. The key public authority involved is classified under central government entities.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in structural and building consultancy services. As it necessitates expertise in authorising engineering for lifts, firms with experience in the health sector or governmental contracts will find it advantageous. Small to medium-sized enterprises, particularly those with a solid background in consultancy services within the infrastructure domain, are ideally positioned to benefit from such contracts, enhancing their portfolio and reputation in providing critical engineering solutions within public health facilities.

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Notice Title

WHHT - AE (Lifts)

Notice Description

Contract for Authorising Engineer (AE) Services (Lifts) at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, awarded in line with Trust Standing Financial Instructions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fbf7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085573-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

71315200 - Building consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,640 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 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 TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Alex Trollope
Contact Email
alex.trollope@nhs.net
Contact Phone
07766160105

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

N C W ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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