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WHHT - AE (Asbestos)

WEST HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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22 Jul 2026 at 08:45

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process led by West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust focused on the provision of Authorising Engineer services related to asbestos. The procurement method was limited, reflecting a below-threshold competition, and culminated in a direct award for a one-year term. CE CONSULTANTS (EUROPE) LTD, based in Essex, was awarded the contract, active from 1st February 2025 to 31st July 2027, valued at £15,000 net. This procurement falls under the services category with a specific emphasis on engineering services, aligning with CPV code 71300000. The process, administered from Watford, Hertfordshire, utilised under Trust Standing Financial Instructions, was finalised on 22nd July 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses offering specialist engineering services, particularly those with expertise in asbestos-related engineering. As large-scale suppliers are well-suited to compete, there is a sizeable provision for engineering consultancy firms to expand their footprint in the healthcare sector. The contract underscores the ongoing demand for engineering solutions within public health facilities, thus encouraging firms with relevant capabilities to engage in such specialised service delivery to broaden their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WHHT - AE (Asbestos)

Notice Description

Provision of Authorising Engineer services (Asbestos). Trust obtained quotation under Trust SFI's. Sub-threshold direct award for x1 year.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d071
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068981-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71300000 - Engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 2-3 years
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

CE CONSULTANTS (EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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