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Maintenance of Microbiology workstations

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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01 Apr 2025 at 07:57

Summary of the contracting process

The COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST has completed the procurement process for the "Maintenance of Microbiology workstations" at Bassendale Road Bromborough. This process, which falls under the services category and involves repair and maintenance services for workstations, was conducted directly without competition as it was below the threshold. The contract was awarded to Don Whitley Scientific and is valid from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028. Located in Chester, UK, the buying organisation is a public authority in central government. The official contract amount is GBP 28,473.20, with a gross amount of GBP 34,167.84, and the legal basis for the procurement is governed by legislation 2023/54.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in microbiology workstation maintenance and repair services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) which are well-suited to compete in this market segment. Companies in the scientific services industry can leverage such contracts to demonstrate expertise and reliability, forming long-term relationships with public sector healthcare organisations. Successful bidders will directly contribute to improving healthcare services, ensuring the seamless operation of vital microbiology research equipment.

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Notice Title

Maintenance of Microbiology workstations

Notice Description

Maintenance of Microbiology workstations at Bassendale Road Bromborough.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04faf7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012119-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

30214000 - Workstations

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,473 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
info@coch-cps.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

DON WHITLEY SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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