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title: "WHHT - Hire of 20 Bed Assessment Unit (EAU, Watford General Hospital)"
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buyer: "WEST HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
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# WHHT - Hire of 20 Bed Assessment Unit (EAU, Watford General Hospital)

Buyer: WEST HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7eb7aced-8ec0-40ed-aa50-e9da49cfdeb1

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## Summary

The West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has successfully completed the procurement process for the hire of a 20-bed assessment unit at Watford General Hospital. This procurement falls under the industry category of modular and portable buildings, with a total contract value of £3.6 million. Located in the East of England, United Kingdom, the procurement utilised a selective method with the contract awarded based on a call-off from the NHS SBS Modular Buildings Framework. The process reached the award stage on 26th March 2026. The contract period is set from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2031.

This procurement presents notable opportunities for businesses specialising in modular and portable buildings, particularly those experienced with framework agreements. Though not specifically suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger entities like PORTAKABIN LIMITED, the awarded supplier, can benefit significantly from such contracts, potentially enhancing their portfolio and market presence. Strategic engagement in similar contracts can facilitate expansion and foster long-term partnerships within the public healthcare sector.

## Notice

Contract for the hire of the existing 20 bed Modular Building sited at Watford General Hospital, a property of the West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust ("WHHT"), to include the service maintenance of the air-conditioning system, ventilation system and fire protection system installed within the purchased link corridor, with the exception of the superstructure which is owned by the WHHT. The contract has been procured under the NHS SBS Modular Buildings Framework Ref SBS10514 (Lot 6 Public Sector Buildings for Hire).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b211f9a-7fe9-4a09-b567-60ffd711c1cc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,600,000 |
| 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 | WEST HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS 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 | PORTAKABIN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44211100 - Modular and portable buildings

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2026 at 13:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b211f9a-7fe9-4a09-b567-60ffd711c1cc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b211f9a-7fe9-4a09-b567-60ffd711c1cc
  30th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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