Womens and Childrens Demolition

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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18 Jun 2026 at 12:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has completed the public procurement process for the demolition of the existing Women and Children building on its hospital estate situated in Chester, England. The contract was awarded following a mini competition under the Procure Partnership National Contractor Framework, specifically Lot 85 Demolition and Site Preparation. The procurement falls under the construction work category (CPV code 45000000). The contract commenced on 20th May 2026 and is set to conclude by 20th May 2027. The selective procurement method utilised a call-off from a framework agreement. The project includes the complete demolition of the internal and external structures of the building, excluding asbestos removal, which is handled separately. Key features of the project involve façade detailing on the Neo-Natal Unit and the installation of a new retaining wall. The awarded contract has a total value of £642,545.50.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and demolition work, particularly those capable of handling complex demolition activities such as internal structures and superstructures. The contract suggests potential for growth for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as they are well-suited to compete, evidenced by the selection of J. Freely Limited, a small-scale enterprise, as the supplier. Additionally, businesses with experience in hospital or health-related facility projects could benefit from future opportunities with the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, given their comprehensive health infrastructure spanning Chester and Ellesmere Port. This contract also signals potential for firms specialising in façade work and retaining structures, given the specific tasks outlined for this project.

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Notice Title

Womens and Childrens Demolition

Notice Description

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (The Trust) is comprised of a 600 bed acute general hospital located on the outskirts of the City of Chester, an 86 bed community hospital located in Ellesmere Port, a number of West Cheshire community based health clinics and a shared service Microbiology Laboratory in Wirral. The Trust has awarded a contract following the completion of a mini competition exercise carried out in acordance with the Procure Partnership National Contractor FrameworkLot 85 Demolition and Site Preparation. The purpose of this procurement is the complete demolition of the existing Women and Children building currently situated on the hospital estate. This includes but not limited to the demolition of all internal walls and MEP services, demolition of existing superstructure, demolition of basement structure, levelling of ground area and back filling the basement structure area once removed. All asbestos removal will be carried out prior to demolition and will not form part of this contract. Also included in this project is the facade detail to the existing Neo-Natal Unit building which is staying in situ once demolition is complete and the installation of new retaining wall where the basement section is cut away from the remaining section of basement which extends out into the highway area on site.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7f60bc35-a357-4277-a010-b67d40da60f5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39fd9621-b855-4251-a091-f2e6ff6b30b3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£642,545 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£642,545 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 May 2026 - 20 May 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
CH2 1UL
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Upton
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

J. FREELY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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