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title: "WHHT - Rental of 19 Bay External Fridge"
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# WHHT - Rental of 19 Bay External Fridge

Buyer: WEST HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7f59f253-e946-49c8-9c76-3ef492727d93

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## Summary

The West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has awarded a contract to LEEC Limited for the rental of a 19 Bay External Fridge, classified under CPV code 33945000 (Morgue walk-in refrigerators). The tender process has been completed and the contract was awarded on 28th January 2025, with a contract period starting from 30th January 2025 and ending on 31st March 2025. The procurement was conducted through a direct single tender action (below threshold), with a contract value of £35,000 and a minimum value of £25,000. The procurement process was facilitated by Kevin Michael McKeown, and the delivery location is in the South East region of the United Kingdom, specifically postal code WD18 0HB.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in medical refrigeration equipment, particularly those experienced in providing morgue walk-in refrigerators. Although the selected supplier was Leec Limited, an SME, similar businesses with the capability to deliver such specialised equipment could benefit from monitoring similar opportunities for growth. The contract reflects a need for efficient, reliable refrigeration solutions in medical settings, presenting a potential growth area for companies within the healthcare supply sector. Businesses competing in this sector should consider developing relationships with healthcare institutions and demonstrating their expertise in delivering bespoke refrigeration solutions.

## Notice

The West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust has awarded a contract to the supplier LEEC for the provision of Rental of 19 Bay External Fridge Additional information: This was awarded via waiver ref WHQ/29/01/1955

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/159b1fd5-9826-48a1-b1f2-323d49b3f102 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 7PX |
| 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 | Sherrards |
| Westminster constituency | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33945000 - Morgue walk in refrigerators

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2025 at 11:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/159b1fd5-9826-48a1-b1f2-323d49b3f102

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/159b1fd5-9826-48a1-b1f2-323d49b3f102
  11th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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