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Master Key System

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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02 May 2025 at 15:50

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a "Master Key System" has been completed by the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, a central government public authority located in Chester, United Kingdom. This tender, classified under the goods industry category, specifically involved the acquisition of cylinders, barrels, and keys. The procurement method utilised was direct, classified as below threshold - without competition. The process has reached the award and contract stage, with the contract being active as of 1st May 2025, and set to conclude by 31st May 2025. The gross contract value is £15,969.60, with a net amount of £13,308. The legal basis for this procurement is outlined in the UK Public General Acts 2023/54.

This tender offers business growth opportunities particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the security and hardware supply sectors. Companies providing high-quality hardware components such as locks, keys, and hinges, especially those experienced in serving public bodies, may find contracts like this advantageous for demonstrating capability and reliability in fulfilling government contracts. Griffiths Security Ltd, a small-to-medium enterprise based in Chester, has been awarded the contract, exemplifying the type of business likely suited to compete in similar procurement opportunities. Interested businesses must be prepared to engage efficiently with central government procurement processes, even when competition is limited.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Master Key System

Notice Description

Cylinders, barrels and keys for master key system

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050ca3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018902-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44520000 - Locks, keys and hinges

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,308 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 31 May 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

GRIFFITHS SECURITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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