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WHTHT - Telephony Infrastructure Works

WEST HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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10 Mar 2026 at 11:18

Summary of the contracting process

The West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has completed the procurement process for telephony infrastructure works at Watford General Hospital, specifically for the new VIE Building. This contract falls under the construction industry category and has been directly awarded to Openreach Ltd, adhering to sub-threshold waivers in line with the Trust's Financial Instructions. The process, initiated under contract number WH/20/02/2181, began with a tender, and the contract became active on 10 March 2026 and is set to conclude on 23 February 2027. The project is situated in Watford, UK, with its procurement being directly conducted without competition due to its below-threshold nature.

This procurement presents growth opportunities, especially for businesses skilled in construction and infrastructure works, as it highlights direct procurement through waivers and non-competitive means for demonstrations of competency. Large-scale companies like Openreach Ltd, capable of delivering telecommunication infrastructure effectively and efficiently, are ideal candidates for such contracts. Businesses looking to expand into the healthcare construction sector or those seeking non-competitive tenders will find similar opportunities rewarding, particularly if they can offer specialist services tailored to the specific needs of hospital environments.

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Notice Title

WHTHT - Telephony Infrastructure Works

Notice Description

Telephony Infrastructure Works at Watford General Hospital for new VIE Building. Awarded via sub-threshold waiver in line with the Trust Standing Financial Instructions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06661f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021248-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£128,491 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20266 days ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2026 - 23 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
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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

OPENREACH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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