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title: "PAHT - Ground Maintenance"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-06-22"
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# PAHT - Ground Maintenance

Buyer: THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-74df7faa-79aa-4d85-ba47-be09ae3eafad

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## Summary

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust recently completed a procurement process for grounds maintenance services at their location in Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using a limited competitive quotation method, suitable for contracts below a certain threshold, and was classified under the industry category of grounds maintenance services. The tender was initially issued with a minimum value of £40,000 and culminated in an award worth £42,380, with the contract set to commence on 17th August 2026 and conclude on 16th August 2027. The award was made to Karsson Hawke Environmental Limited, with the procurement process reaching the award stage on 15th June 2026, followed by the contract notice being published a week later on the 22nd of June 2026.

This tender presented a valuable opportunity for businesses in the grounds maintenance sector, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as indicated by the suitability criteria of the tender. Companies capable of offering competitive, efficient, and high-quality grounds maintenance services were well-positioned to compete in this process. The structured procurement method provided clear opportunities for growth, allowing SMEs to secure steady work over a defined contract period, thereby contributing to their business expansion and establishing a partnership with the healthcare sector.

## Notice

Ground Maintenance Services at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99326293-45fe-4823-a24b-ca2e28a3d9e1 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Aug 2026 - 16 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,380 |
| 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 | KARSSON HAWKE ENVIRONMENTAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 22 Jun 2026 at 12:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99326293-45fe-4823-a24b-ca2e28a3d9e1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99326293-45fe-4823-a24b-ca2e28a3d9e1
  22nd June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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