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Award

21 Jul 2026 at 09:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, focusing on the emergency scaffolding installation at PMOK. The relevant industry category for this project is scaffolding work, with the project taking place in Watford, United Kingdom. The procurement stage has reached the award and contract completion with the process initiated via a direct award due to a tender waiver according to the Trust's Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs). The contract has been signed with an execution period from 25th June 2026 to 25th September 2026. The total gross contract value is £14,112, with the primary procurement method being below-threshold direct award, indicating a process conducted without competition.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in emergency scaffolding installation services. Companies that excel in rapid deployment and safety compliance will find this project aligns with their expertise. The contract was awarded to Pipe Scaffolding Ltd, a large-scale supplier known for its proficiency in scaffolding work, representing a lucrative opportunity for similar businesses to watch for future openings in similar sectors. The direct award nature of this procurement suggests that businesses capable of delivering prompt and high-standard work under time-sensitive conditions will likely be well-suited to compete in such tenders.

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Notice Title

WHHT - Emergency Scaffolding Installation to PMOK

Notice Description

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospital NHS Trust award for Emergency Scaffolding Installation to PMOK. This is a Direct Award via tender waiver following Trust SFIs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cf8b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068556-2026
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

45262100 - Scaffolding work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,760 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
24 Jun 2026 - 25 Sep 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

PIPE SCAFFOLDING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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