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ID0120 - Fire Survey

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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03 Nov 2025 at 13:07

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, located in Chester, United Kingdom, undertaking a Fire Compartmentation Survey under the project titled "ID0120 - Fire Survey". The procurement falls under the 'services' category specifically related to repair and maintenance services. The process is in the 'Award' stage as of 3rd November 2025, with the contract period starting from the same date and concluding on 24th November 2025. The project followed a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition, indicating a streamlined selection process. R J Urmson Commissioning Engineers LTD, an SME based in Chorley, Lancashire, has been awarded the contract valued at £19,275, reflecting a focus on central government public authority services.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services, particularly those capable of executing specialised fire safety surveys. SMEs like R J Urmson Commissioning Engineers LTD, which have expertise in commissioning engineering, would greatly benefit from such contracts due to the niche requirements and relatively short project timelines. Organisations looking to expand within the public sector's technical service realms could find similar future tenders to be a beneficial avenue for growth, offering prospects to build a portfolio and establish credibility within central government projects.

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Notice Title

ID0120 - Fire Survey

Notice Description

A Fire Compartmentation Survey taken place.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d8ef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070437-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£19,275 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 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

R J URMSON COMMISSIONING ENGINEERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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