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title: "PAHT - Gritting and Snow Clearance"
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# PAHT - Gritting and Snow Clearance

Buyer: THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-59dd203d-a5d6-491c-ac9c-65df5517f4e0

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## Summary

The procurement process for the project titled "PAHT - Gritting and Snow Clearance" was conducted by The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust, located in Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on grounds-maintenance equipment, and was executed through a limited procurement method involving a competitive quotation (below threshold) process. The contract, valued at £22,000, runs from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2026. The award was announced on 19th November 2025, with the supplier, Outco Limited, being selected on 27th October 2025. The tender process reached the award stage, and the procurement aimed to streamline winter maintenance services at the hospital premises located in postal code CM20 1QX.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in grounds-maintenance services, as the procurement process explicitly accommodated such entities. Businesses engaged in offering snow clearance and gritting services should find this contract appealing, particularly those equipped to provide efficient operations under a competitive quotation framework. With the contract requirements in maintenance services for healthcare facilities, companies with previous experience in similar environments or those seeking to expand their clientele in public sector contracts might find this an attractive opportunity for growth and diversification.

## Notice

1 year contract for Gritting and Snow Clearance at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT), completed under a 3 quotation process. Additional information: 1 year contract for Gritting and Snow Clearance at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT), completed under a 3 quotation process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c37efb9-b72e-4047-8fb2-d760ad7bc616 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL NHS TRUST |
| Locality | WELWYN GARDEN CITY |
| Post town | St Albans |
| Postcode | AL8 6NS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Electoral ward | Handside |
| Westminster constituency | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OUTCO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

### Codes

- 43325100 - Grounds-maintenance equipment

## Release History

- 19 Nov 2025 at 11:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c37efb9-b72e-4047-8fb2-d760ad7bc616

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c37efb9-b72e-4047-8fb2-d760ad7bc616
  19th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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