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WHTHT - Upgraded Access Control Installations at WGH

WEST HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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02 Mar 2026 at 09:45

Summary of the contracting process

The West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has completed the procurement process for the upgraded access control installations at Watford General Hospital, specifically at the WAC's Building. This process was facilitated through a sub-threshold waiver in accordance with the Trust's Standing Financial Instructions. Classified under the 'works' category, this procurement falls within the public authority central government's purview. Located in Watford, Hertfordshire, the contract was officially awarded on 2nd March 2026 and is scheduled from 1st March 2026 to 30th March 2026. This direct procurement method was executed without competition owing to its below-threshold nature.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in refurbishment work, particularly those offering upgraded security systems and access controls. The award went to Smiths Fire & Security Ltd, a large supplier based in Aylesford, illustrating potential competitive advantage for similarly scaled companies capable of meeting specific security installation needs. The direct award process, typical for projects below competitive thresholds, suggests strategic opportunities for businesses that maintain good relations with public authorities or that have specialised expertise for specific upgrades. Firms with considerable experience in the healthcare sector's infrastructural requirements might find prospects for collaboration or future tenders with NHS Trusts.

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Notice Title

WHTHT - Upgraded Access Control Installations at WGH

Notice Description

Upgraded Access Control Installations at WAC's Building Watford General Hospital. Awarded via sub-threshold waiver in line with Trust Standing Financials Instructions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065f05
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018226-2026
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

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,554 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2026 30 days
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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