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WHHT - Hire of Storage Containers

WEST HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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16 Jan 2026 at 09:40

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, a central government public authority, has recently awarded a contract under the procurement process titled "WHHT - Hire of Storage Containers". This contract pertains to the hiring of storage containers at Watford General Hospital, located in Watford, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using the "direct" method, below the threshold without competition, indicating a streamlined process for rapid deployment of resources. The procurement stage is marked as 'complete', with the contract awarded to Hygienic Finishes (South) Ltd, starting from 1st April 2025 and ending on 30th November 2026. The contract, valued at £28,509.00 excluding VAT, was signed on 31st March 2025, and classified under the goods category, focusing on a container storage system.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, especially for companies specialising in goods related to storage solutions and logistics. Given the streamlined direct procurement method used, businesses with the capability to swiftly provide necessary goods to meet specific requirements of organisations like NHS Trusts would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Additionally, suppliers with experience working within public sector constraints and who can offer compliant, cost-effective solutions for essential hospital infrastructure needs will likely see the potential for growth and establishment within the public procurement market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WHHT - Hire of Storage Containers

Notice Description

Hire of Storage Containers at Watford General Hospital. Approved via a sub-threshold waiver in line with the Trust Standing Financial Instructions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06073b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003727-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44614300 - Container storage system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,509 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 30 Nov 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
georgina.stanmore@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

HYGIENIC FINISHES (SOUTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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