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ID0125 - Risk Assesment

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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17 Oct 2025 at 09:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, located in Chester, United Kingdom, spearheaded a public procurement process titled "ID0125 - Risk Assessment" under their NHS identification "RJR". This procurement, primarily focused on the construction industry, particularly works related to heat exchange and installation, has advanced to the contract award stage. The procurement was executed through a direct method, defined as below the threshold without competition. The tender, which required compliance with UK legislation (2023/54), concluded with the contract being awarded on 17th October 2025, with project activities scheduled between 18th October and 31st October 2025. The awarded contract holds a gross value of GBP 15,067.20.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in construction, repair, and installation services. With Arfon Engineering Services securing the contract, it's clear that the selection criteria favoured businesses adept in niche engineering services, highlighting opportunities for similarly skilled firms to tap into public sector projects, ensuring business scalability and sector-specific exposure. Such procurements offer a rich platform for businesses seeking to penetrate or expand their footprint within public health sector contracts.

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Notice Title

ID0125 - Risk Assesment

Notice Description

This is for a risk assessment to be carried out in the hospital. This particular purchase order is for a heat exchange and installation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ce8b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066172-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,556 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
17 Oct 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 30 days
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
ellie.fera@nhs.net
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

ARFON ENGINEERING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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