Tender

C/407 - Pneumatic Tube Transport System

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

09 Jul 2021 at 08:56

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is conducting a tender for the project titled "C/407 - Pneumatic Tube Transport System". This procurement falls under the industrial machinery category, specifically concerning the design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of an upgraded tube transport system across 18 stations in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement is in the tender stage, with a submission deadline on 27th July 2021. The contract is valued at £156,000 and is set to commence on 13th August 2021, concluding by 1st October 2021. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the engineering and construction sectors, particularly those focused on industrial systems and mechanical installations. Companies with expertise in modern pneumatic tube systems, capable of providing new, compliant equipment as stipulated in the project requirements, would be well-suited to compete. There is potential for achieving growth through successful contract fulfilment, enhanced reputation within the healthcare procurement space, and the chance to establish long-term relationships with public sector clients like the NHS.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C/407 - Pneumatic Tube Transport System

Notice Description

The project works are to Design, Supply, Install, Test and Commission (where applicable) and upgrade the existing system to an 18 station 6 Zone layout in accordance with the specification and proposed schematic layout. Removal of all of the existing tube system key components such as Stations, diverters, drive units etc. All existing stations are to be removed and to be replaced with 'New' ones. Second hand units will not be acceptable. The contractor has to provide documented evidence that the units that they are going to install have been manufactured within the last 6 months. No second hand equipment will be allowed as the provision for any station upgrade. The contractor must carry out the upgrade to the current network with the minimum of disruption, trying to maintain an operational system this site for as long as possible. As part of the process of the upgrade the contractor must make every effort to bring back on-line as many zones as possible with minimal delay, bringing the important acute zones back on first (zones containing: A&E, Pathology the deemed critical areas) or any zones that the Trust deem more important than any other one on their respective networks. The end system must come with a full 24 months warranty upon acceptance of the completed works. Additional information: Please register to access documents

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbdf8334-3e26-4466-be6f-3aff68e7738c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

42000000 - Industrial machinery

42120000 - Pumps and compressors

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50712000 - Repair and maintenance services of mechanical building installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£156,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Aug 2021 - 1 Oct 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH1 1UL
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

Notice Documents

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