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ID0070

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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03 Nov 2025 at 12:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has completed a direct procurement process to acquire a Nikon Microscope with a teaching arm for their Pathology department. This contract, identified by ID0070, falls under the medical equipment category and was managed without competition due to its below-threshold nature. The procurement was finalised with the supplier, Histology Equipment Services, under a contract period from 3rd November 2025 to 24th November 2025. The contract, valued at £19,894.66 (gross: £23,873.59), was signed on 31st October 2025. The project is located at the Trust's premises in Chester, United Kingdom (region UKD63).

This procurement process presents potential opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in medical equipment and devices. Businesses involved in the production or distribution of sophisticated pathology and laboratory equipment could find similar opportunities beneficial for growth, especially in direct procurements by NHS trusts or other public authorities. Companies offering bespoke solutions or rapid delivery for medical equipment may find an advantageous market in fulfilling similar contracts, where specialised equipment is required promptly and with expertise.

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Notice Title

ID0070

Notice Description

This purchase is for a Nikon Microscope with a teaching arm for our Pathology department.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d8e8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070425-2025
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£19,894 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 24 Nov 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

HISTOLOGY EQUIPMENT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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