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WHHT - Gas Suppression Works

WEST HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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15 Jan 2026 at 15:40

Summary of the contracting process

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has recently completed a procurement process for Gas Suppression Works at their location on Watford General Hospital, Vicarage Road, Watford, United Kingdom. The contract was awarded on 15th January 2026 to Alarm Communication Limited, commencing on 30th January 2026 and concluding on 30th March 2026. This procurement falls under the 'works' category, specifically focusing on building construction work. The procurement method utilised was direct, indicating that the contract was awarded below the threshold without competition. This contract is a prime example of a public authority executing direct procurement processes to efficiently cater to essential infrastructure needs.

This tender provides business growth opportunities primarily for companies specialising in building construction work, especially those with expertise in gas suppression systems. While the procurement process in this instance did not involve competition, businesses in the sector can use this information to understand the purchasing patterns and requirements of healthcare facilities, enabling them to better position themselves for future opportunities in similar projects. Establishing a solid reputation and being prepared for direct and indirect procurement processes is crucial for firms aiming to partner with public authorities like the West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

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Notice Title

WHHT - Gas Suppression Works

Notice Description

The West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has awarded a contract to the supplier Alarm Communications Ltd for the provision of Gas Suppression Works

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0606f3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003603-2026
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
£27,797 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jan 2026 - 30 Mar 2026 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
WEST HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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