---
title: "WHTHT - Frozen Food Vending Machine"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06710c"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06710c.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-03-23"
---

# WHTHT - Frozen Food Vending Machine

Buyer: WEST HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06710c

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust revolves around the provision of a Frozen Food Vending Machine at Watford General Hospital. Categorised under the industry of vending machines (CPV: 42933000), this procurement ran through a direct award process classified as "Below threshold - without competition," as permitted by the Trust's Standing Financial Instructions. The contract, awarded to 2468 Limited, commenced on 15th December 2025 and is set to end on 14th December 2030. Located in Watford, UK, the entire procurement process from award to contract signing was completed by 1st December 2025.

This procurement opportunity highlights prospects for businesses specialising in vending machine goods and services, particularly those with the capability to manage long-term supply contracts. With an active contract valued at £42,718 (net), large-scale suppliers like 2468 Limited, based in Warrington, stand to benefit significantly by capitalising on their proven capacity to deliver goods efficiently. Companies interested in similar opportunities should maintain readiness for direct award processes and ensure compliance with specific legal and procedural mandates of public sector contracts.

## Notice

Provision of Frozen Food Vending Machine at Watford General Hospital. Sub-threshold direct award via approved waiver WHQ/30/01/2166 in line with the Trust's SFIs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026111-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £42,718 |

## 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 | 2468 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42933000 - Vending machines

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2026 at 10:22 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026111-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026111-2026
  23rd 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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