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WHHT - Supply, Installation & Maintenance of EVAC+ Chairs

WEST HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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19 Feb 2026 at 09:30

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has completed a procurement process at the award stage for the supply, installation, and maintenance of EVAC+ Chairs. The tender, identified as "WHHT - Supply, Installation & Maintenance of EVAC+ Chairs," falls under the goods category and was awarded to EVAC+CHAIR INTERNATIONAL LIMITED. It follows a direct procurement method described as "Below threshold - without competition." The contract was signed on 11 February 2026, and the period of performance is set from 23 February 2026 to 31 March 2026, with a total value of £47,545.68. The procurement took place in Watford, UK, within the central government public authority classification.

This procurement opportunity highlights potential business growth for suppliers of emergency evacuation equipment. Companies specialising in the production and maintenance of safety equipment, particularly large-scale suppliers with capabilities to meet direct demands, would find such contracts beneficial. This tender demonstrates the opportunity for such businesses to partner with public healthcare institutions, offering both a competitive edge and the chance to establish a foothold within the public sector market. Engaging in similar procurement processes can facilitate companies' expansion into public sector contracting and elevate their reputation within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WHHT - Supply, Installation & Maintenance of EVAC+ Chairs

Notice Description

The West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has awarded a contract to the supplier EVAC+Chair for the provision of Supply, Installation & Maintenance of EVAC+ Chairs

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0657b6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015060-2026
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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

39112000 - Chairs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,621 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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
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

EVAC+CHAIR INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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