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WHTHT - Frozen Food Vending Machine

WEST HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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23 Mar 2026 at 10:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust revolves around the provision of a Frozen Food Vending Machine at Watford General Hospital. Categorised under the industry of vending machines (CPV: 42933000), this procurement ran through a direct award process classified as "Below threshold - without competition," as permitted by the Trust's Standing Financial Instructions. The contract, awarded to 2468 Limited, commenced on 15th December 2025 and is set to end on 14th December 2030. Located in Watford, UK, the entire procurement process from award to contract signing was completed by 1st December 2025.

This procurement opportunity highlights prospects for businesses specialising in vending machine goods and services, particularly those with the capability to manage long-term supply contracts. With an active contract valued at £42,718 (net), large-scale suppliers like 2468 Limited, based in Warrington, stand to benefit significantly by capitalising on their proven capacity to deliver goods efficiently. Companies interested in similar opportunities should maintain readiness for direct award processes and ensure compliance with specific legal and procedural mandates of public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

WHTHT - Frozen Food Vending Machine

Notice Description

Provision of Frozen Food Vending Machine at Watford General Hospital. Sub-threshold direct award via approved waiver WHQ/30/01/2166 in line with the Trust's SFIs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06710c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026111-2026
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

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42933000 - Vending machines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£42,718 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2030 Over 5 years
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

2468

Further Information

Notice Documents

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