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Freezer Replacement

MID CHESHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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01 Jul 2025 at 09:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process described involves the Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, located in Crewe, undertaking a contract for a freezer replacement in the kitchen, under the title "Freezer Replacement". This contract falls under the industry category of catering equipment and has already proceeded to the award stage. The procurement method used was direct, below the threshold and without competition. The process has been completed, with the contract awarded to Eric Charlesworth Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise. The contract officially started and was signed on 3rd March 2025, with its completion set for the same day.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in catering equipment supplies, particularly SMEs that can offer specialised products or services. The procurement, although now completed, underscores the importance for small vendors to keep alert for similar opportunities in the public authority and healthcare sectors, particularly those that partner with NHS Foundation Trusts. As the process was below the threshold and direct, SMEs like Eric Charlesworth Ltd could leverage their agility and regional presence to compete effectively in such contexts, focusing on understanding the specific needs and building relationships with public sector buyers to find similar growth opportunities.

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Notice Title

Freezer Replacement

Notice Description

Freezer Replacement in the Kitchen. Quote E9523-3

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05567f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036325-2025
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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39310000 - Catering equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,124 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2025 - 3 Mar 2025 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MID CHESHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
supplies.email@mcht.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CREWE
Postcode
CW1 4TQ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Leighton
Westminster Constituency
Crewe and Nantwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ERIC CHARLESWORTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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