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20 Jul 2026 at 12:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust concerns the "WHHT - NHP Dual Circuit HV Connection" project. This process is categorised within the works industry, specifically electrical engineering installation works, and is managed from Watford, United Kingdom. The procurement was completed using a direct method under a Trust Waiver process, indicating it was awarded without competition and is classified as below threshold. This contract, valued at £2,589,900.49, was signed on 19 July 2026 and runs from 20 July 2026 until 1 December 2029. The contract was awarded to UK Power Networks, a large-scale supplier based in Potters Bar, UK.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses focused on electrical engineering installation works, particularly those looking to secure multi-year contracts within the public healthcare infrastructure sector. Suitable candidates for such opportunities would likely include businesses that have the capability to perform high-voltage electrical connections and have experience in working with public sector entities. By collaborating with well-established organisations like the NHS Trust, businesses can enhance their portfolio and potentially gain further contracts in related projects.

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Notice Title

WHHT - NHP Dual Circuit HV Connection

Notice Description

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospital NHS Trust award for NHP Dual Circuit HV Connection. This contract has been awarded via Trust Waiver process in line with Trusts SFIs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ceca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068229-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45315100 - Electrical engineering installation works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,589,900 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Jul 2026 - 1 Dec 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
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

UK POWER NETWORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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