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WHHT - Arkel Hydraulic Control System

WEST HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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24 Apr 2026 at 12:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has completed the procurement process for the replacement of an Arkel Hydraulic Control System, awarding the contract to Pickering Lifts. This process pertains to lift-maintenance services located at Watford General Hospital, Watford, United Kingdom. It is classified under public authority – central government services. The procurement was executed directly without competition due to the below-threshold nature. The contract was officially awarded and announced on 24 April 2026, with the contract execution starting on 1 May 2026 and concluding at the end of May 2026. This lays within the completion phase of the procurement process.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in hydraulic system services, particularly for those experienced with lift-maintenance and control systems. Companies such as large-scale maintenance firms and those offering bespoke hydraulic solutions would find this contract beneficial for expanding their business portfolio. Despite the procurement's direct nature without competition, the award reflects the potential for long-term associations with public authorities, specifically within the healthcare sector by executing precise services such as those concerning lift control systems.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WHHT - Arkel Hydraulic Control System

Notice Description

The West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has awarded a contract to the supplier Pickering Lifts for the provision of a replacement Arkel Hydraulic Control System

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068aae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037579-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50750000 - Lift-maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,832 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 2026Today
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 May 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

PICKERINGS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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