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title: "WHTHT - AAU Substation High and Low Voltage Upgrades"
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buyer: "WEST HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
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# WHTHT - AAU Substation High and Low Voltage Upgrades

Buyer: WEST HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ef9c3d70-a9a5-48ac-9605-f07bff085b5d

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## Summary

The West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has awarded a contract via a competitive quotation process for the AAU Substation High and Low Voltage Upgrades project. The contract involves the design, manufacture, supply, delivery, and commissioning of new transformer and switchboard equipment at Watford General Hospital. The contract value is £1,050,000, with a minimum value of £850,000. The tender period ended on 24th February 2023, and the contract period spans from 29th March 2023 to 29th September 2023. Playfords Limited was awarded the contract.

This contract opportunity, initiated by West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, presents a chance for businesses involved in installation services of electrical equipment to participate and expand their operations. Companies specialising in electrical installations, especially those capable of executing projects in the healthcare sector, are well-suited to compete. The contract method involved was a limited competitive quotation process, allowing suitable suppliers to showcase their capabilities and provide competitive offers.

## Notice

Contract for AAU Substation High and Low Voltage Upgrades at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (WHTHT). The project relates specifically to the requirements for the Substation's additional High Voltage Transformer and new Low Voltage Switchboard currently supporting the AAU Building's electrical infrastructure at Watford General Hospital. The Specification was specifically prepared for the Design, Manufacture, supply, delivery, off-loading, placing in situ, re-assembly, testing and commissioning of the new transformer, low voltage switchboards, and interconnecting busbar. This contract was awarded via a below threshold works tender in line with Trust Standing Financial Instructions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb9b4c91-98c1-48d4-b514-693675835e00 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 28 Mar 2023 - 29 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,050,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £900,000 |
| 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 | PLAYFORDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 51110000 - Installation services of electrical equipment

## Release History

- 29 Mar 2023 at 09:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb9b4c91-98c1-48d4-b514-693675835e00

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb9b4c91-98c1-48d4-b514-693675835e00
  29th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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