Award

WHHT - Ward Matrix Boards

WEST HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

28 Apr 2026 at 12:39

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has completed the procurement process for the provision of Ward Matrix Boards aimed at enhancing signage at Watford General Hospital, located in Watford, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the 'Goods' category within the signage industry, and was awarded on 11th March 2026, with the contract active from 27th March 2026 to 15th May 2026. Utilising a direct procurement method below threshold without competition, the project involves a significant investment to improve healthcare facility operations with an effective signage solution provided by Orbital Signs Limited.

This contract is an excellent opportunity for businesses in the signage industry, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to extend their services within the healthcare sector. Companies capable of providing quality signage solutions tailored to healthcare environments stand to benefit from similar opportunities in the future. Engaging with trusts like West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust can pave the way for suppliers to build a strong portfolio in the public sector, opening avenues for sustained business growth.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

WHHT - Ward Matrix Boards

Notice Description

The West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has awarded a contract to the supplier Orbital signs for the provision of Ward Matrix Boards to improve sign posting at the WGH

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068cc3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038575-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34928470 - Signage

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,130 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2026 - 15 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

ORBITAL SIGNS LIMITED121A HAGDEN LANE

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-068cc3-2026-04-28T13:39:52+01:00",
    "date": "2026-04-28T13:39:52+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-068cc3",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PQPL-8842-GLBD",
            "name": "West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PQPL-8842-GLBD"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Watford General Hospital, Vicarage Road",
                "locality": "Watford",
                "postalCode": "WD18 0HB",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKH23"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Kevin McKeown",
                "email": "kevin.mckeown2@nhs.net"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthorityCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-180942",
            "name": "ORBITAL SIGNS LIMITED121a Hagden Lane",
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "121a Hagden Lane",
                "locality": "Watford",
                "postalCode": "WD18 7SR",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKH23"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "notprovided@notprovided.com"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PQPL-8842-GLBD",
        "name": "West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "WHQ/15/04/2270",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "WHHT - Ward Matrix Boards",
        "description": "The West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has awarded a contract to the supplier Orbital signs for the provision of Ward Matrix Boards to improve sign posting at the WGH",
        "status": "complete",
        "procurementMethod": "direct",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - without competition",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "complete"
            }
        ]
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "mainProcurementCategory": "goods",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-FTS-180942",
                    "name": "ORBITAL SIGNS LIMITED121a Hagden Lane"
                }
            ],
            "items": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "additionalClassifications": [
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "34928470",
                            "description": "Signage"
                        }
                    ],
                    "relatedLot": "1"
                }
            ],
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "awardID": "1",
            "title": "WHHT - Ward Matrix Boards",
            "status": "active",
            "period": {
                "startDate": "2026-03-27T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2026-05-15T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 21756,
                "amount": 18130,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "aboveThreshold": false,
            "dateSigned": "2026-03-11T00:00:00Z",
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "038575-2026",
                    "documentType": "contractNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK7",
                    "description": "Contract details notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038575-2026",
                    "datePublished": "2026-04-28T13:39:52+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "language": "en"
}