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WHTHT - AE - Decontamination

WEST HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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28 May 2026 at 09:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust involves the provision of Authorising Engineer Services for Decontamination. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically health and safety consultancy services, and has been completed through a direct procurement method below the threshold, without competition. The main contract, titled "WHTHT - AE - Decontamination," is set in the United Kingdom, specifically in Watford, and is scheduled to commence on 1st September 2026, concluding on 31st August 2029. This contract, valued at £49,350, was awarded to Healthcare Decontamination Services Limited, with the contract signed on 21st May 2026.

This tender provides a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in decontamination and health and safety consultancy services to align with public health institutions, enhancing their portfolio and capacity within the healthcare sector. Large-scale organisations with established processes in delivering decontamination services will find this a lucrative venture, fulfilling critical infrastructure needs for healthcare facilities. Given the direct assignment of the contract, businesses already possessing or capable of developing strong networks with public authorities, like the NHS, may find themselves particularly well-suited for future opportunities in similar areas.

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Notice Title

WHTHT - AE - Decontamination

Notice Description

Provision of Authorising Engineer Services for Decontamination. Approved via sub-threshold waiver as per the Trust Standing Financial Instructions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a73c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050144-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,350 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
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

HEALTHCARE DECONTAMINATION SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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