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title: "WHHT - WGC Emergency Lighting Fire Improvements"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-04-22"
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# WHHT - WGC Emergency Lighting Fire Improvements

Buyer: WEST HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eb715bb5-027f-4d42-b11f-d67690232e03

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## Summary

The West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has awarded a contract for emergency lighting fire improvements at Welwyn Garden City, located in the South East of the United Kingdom. This procurement process falls under the electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables industry category. The contract, initiated as a tender and now in the 'Award' stage, involved a direct call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the contract period from 26th March 2026 to 18th June 2026, with the award notice published on 22nd April 2026. The contract value is approximately £160,000 GBP.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical machinery and lighting solutions. It specifically suits small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of handling substantial projects. The direct award via the Lexica Framework indicates potential repeat business possibilities for suppliers that excel in this niche, providing an avenue for establishing long-term relationships with significant public sector organisations like the NHS Trust. Engaging in such contracts can bolster the portfolio of enterprises adept in high-quality lighting installations and emergency systems.

## Notice

The West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has awarded a contract to the supplier Thorlux Lighting for the provision of WGC Emergency Lighting Fire Improvements Additional information: This was awarded via direct award Lexica Framework Reference - Q1308

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfcc9fa5-1a1d-42c3-bebf-7a0583af1ddc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Mar 2026 - 18 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £175,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £160,000 |
| 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 | F W THORPE PLC T/A THORLUX LIGHTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2026 at 13:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfcc9fa5-1a1d-42c3-bebf-7a0583af1ddc
- 22 Apr 2026 at 13:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/790520e9-a49e-478e-99e4-9f8222c78c2c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfcc9fa5-1a1d-42c3-bebf-7a0583af1ddc
  22nd April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/790520e9-a49e-478e-99e4-9f8222c78c2c
  22nd April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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