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WHHT - CCTV, Access Control & Fire Alarm Maintenance

WEST HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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23 Apr 2026 at 09:16

Summary of the contracting process

The West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has concluded the procurement process for the contract titled "WHHT - CCTV, Access Control & Fire Alarm Maintenance" in the services category, specifically related to repair and maintenance of security equipment. The procurement, carried out using the direct method below threshold without competition, awarded the contract to Smiths Fire & Security Ltd. Located in Watford, the Trust operates under the public authority of central government. The contract is active, having started on 1st April 2026 and concluding on 30th June 2026, with a significant value of £14,331 before gross adjustments.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs specialising in security system maintenance and services. Businesses with a focus on CCTV, access control, and fire alarm systems are ideally positioned to benefit from such contracts, aiding in portfolio expansion and providing valuable public sector exposure. Although this specific contract was awarded directly, future opportunities in similar projects might arise from active engagement with the Trust, demonstrating capabilities in high-quality, reliable security solutions. Engaging with organisations like West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust can serve as a gateway to further governmental contracts across the UK.

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Notice Title

WHHT - CCTV, Access Control & Fire Alarm Maintenance

Notice Description

The West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has awarded a contract to the supplier Smiths Fire & Security Ltd for the provision of CCTV, Access Control & Fire Alarm Maintenance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068942
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036930-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50610000 - Repair and maintenance services of security equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,331 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 1-6 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

SMITHS FIRE & SECURITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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