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WHTHT - AAU Fire Escapes & CCTV Installations

WEST HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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01 Apr 2026 at 11:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerning the West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust involves an award for fire escapes and CCTV installations at Watford General Hospital. The contract, titled "WHTHT - AAU Fire Escapes & CCTV Installations," was completed through a direct procurement method below the threshold level, without competition. This project falls within the "works" category and is located in Watford, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, with Smiths Fire & Security Ltd as the supplier. The contract was signed on 30th March 2026 and commenced on 31st March 2026, with an end date set for 30th April 2026. The total contract value stands at £32,598.24.

This tender represents a vibrant opportunity for businesses in the fire prevention and security installation industries to explore future work possibilities. Given the nature of the procurement, businesses that specialise in fire-prevention installation works, particularly large firms, are well-suited to compete in this sector. The contract not only fosters business growth for existing suppliers like Smiths Fire & Security Ltd but also presents preparatory insights for similar future projects with public authorities like the West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and other healthcare institutions. An understanding of sub-threshold waivers and the direct procurement method could prove advantageous for similar tenders in the region and sector.

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Notice Title

WHTHT - AAU Fire Escapes & CCTV Installations

Notice Description

AAU Fire Escapes & CCTV Installations at Watford General Hospital. Awarded via sub-threshold waiver in line with Trust SFI's.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067aa8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030322-2026
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

45343000 - Fire-prevention installation works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,165 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20265 days ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 30 Apr 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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