---
title: "WHTHT - Upgraded Access Control Installations at WGH"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065f05"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065f05.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-03-02"
---

# WHTHT - Upgraded Access Control Installations at WGH

Buyer: WEST HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065f05

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## Summary

The West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has completed the procurement process for the upgraded access control installations at Watford General Hospital, specifically at the WAC's Building. This process was facilitated through a sub-threshold waiver in accordance with the Trust's Standing Financial Instructions. Classified under the 'works' category, this procurement falls within the public authority central government's purview. Located in Watford, Hertfordshire, the contract was officially awarded on 2nd March 2026 and is scheduled from 1st March 2026 to 30th March 2026. This direct procurement method was executed without competition owing to its below-threshold nature.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in refurbishment work, particularly those offering upgraded security systems and access controls. The award went to Smiths Fire & Security Ltd, a large supplier based in Aylesford, illustrating potential competitive advantage for similarly scaled companies capable of meeting specific security installation needs. The direct award process, typical for projects below competitive thresholds, suggests strategic opportunities for businesses that maintain good relations with public authorities or that have specialised expertise for specific upgrades. Firms with considerable experience in the healthcare sector's infrastructural requirements might find prospects for collaboration or future tenders with NHS Trusts.

## Notice

Upgraded Access Control Installations at WAC's Building Watford General Hospital. Awarded via sub-threshold waiver in line with Trust Standing Financials Instructions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018226-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £18,554 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | WATFORD |
| Post town | Watford |
| Postcode | WD18 0HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Watford |
| Electoral ward | Vicarage |
| Westminster constituency | Watford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SMITHS FIRE & SECURITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45453100 - Refurbishment work

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2026 at 09:45 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018226-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018226-2026
  2nd March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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