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Maintenance HSDU - Autoclaves & Washers

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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24 Jul 2025 at 13:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has completed a direct award contract process for the maintenance of autoclaves and washers within their HSDU department. This procurement process is identified under the title "Maintenance HSDU - Autoclaves & Washers" and falls within the services category, specifically targeting sterilisation, disinfection, and hygiene devices. The process was finalised with key dates including the award date on 24th July 2025, with the contract scheduled to start on 1st August 2025 and run until 31st July 2028. The procurement was conducted in Chester, United Kingdom, and reflects a direct award approach due to technical reasons related to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). The procurement has been part of a transparent process, as indicated by the notice published on the Find a Tender service.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for OEM suppliers specialising in maintenance services of healthcare sterilisation equipment. It presents a perfect growth opportunity for businesses that focus on repair and maintenance services, especially those equipped to handle complex healthcare standards. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) involved in this sector are particularly encouraged to consider such opportunities due to the specific suitability considerations of the lot. As this is a high-value contract above threshold, the engagement could provide significant business expansion prospects, ensuring long-term collaboration with a central government public authority.

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Notice Title

Maintenance HSDU - Autoclaves & Washers

Notice Description

The HSDU department within the trust has a maintenance requirement to maintain autoclaves and washers as well as testing.

Procurement Information

OEM Supplier

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056582
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042806-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

33191000 - Sterilisation, disinfection and hygiene devices

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£240,100 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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