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WHHT - Gloucester Wing Temporary Steam Plate Heat Exchanger

WEST HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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28 Apr 2026 at 10:42

Summary of the contracting process

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has completed a procurement process awarding a contract for boiler installation work, specifically provisioning a temporary steam plate heat exchanger for the Gloucester Wing. The procurement process took place in Watford, with the address being Watford General Hospital, Vicarage Road. This falls under the 'works' industry category. The contract term spans from 1st April 2026 to 30th May 2026, with the contract award finalised on 18th March 2026. The procurement method utilised was direct, below threshold, without competition, with the contract tagged as 'complete'. Key contacts include Kevin McKeown from the trust, reachable via email.

This contract can offer significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical and mechanical services within the UK, particularly SMEs that can deliver on specialised installation work such as boiler systems. Given that the contract is below the competition threshold, it presents a favourable scenario for small to medium enterprises to develop relationships with large public bodies like the NHS Trust. Such engagements can subsequently open doors to future projects, providing pathways for business growth in this sector. Businesses with a focus on central government projects and the ability to provide high-quality, compliant installations will find themselves well-suited for similar procurement processes.

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Notice Title

WHHT - Gloucester Wing Temporary Steam Plate Heat Exchanger

Notice Description

The West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has awarded a contract to the supplier B-A-R Electrical & Mechanical Services Ltd for the provision of Gloucester Wing Temporary Steam Plate Heat Exchanger

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068c82
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038469-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45331110 - Boiler installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,160 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 May 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

B-A-R ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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