Award

Skin Probe

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

04 Nov 2025 at 11:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process detailed in this tender involves the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, a public authority within the central government sector located on Liverpool Road, Chester, UK. The tender, titled "Skin Probe," falls under the industry category of medical equipment and involves the direct procurement method described as "Below threshold - without competition." The contract was awarded on 22 August 2025, and the procurement stage is complete. The contract period spans from 4 November 2025 to 25 November 2025, with a contract value of £21,180. The specific location served by this tender is the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for suppliers within the medical goods sector, particularly those capable of providing specialised medical equipment like skin probes. Companies similar in profile to Belmont Medical Technologies LTD—a large supplier that secured the contract—would find this type of contract conducive to business growth. Such firms, especially those with existing infrastructure and a capacity for quick adaptation to specific procurement needs, could leverage these opportunities to expand their market presence and expertise in government contracts, thus providing a strategic advantage in future public healthcare procurements.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

Skin Probe

Notice Description

This a charitable funded purchase of Metko Skin Probe

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d9b6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070767-2025
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
Large

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
£21,180 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
4 Nov 2025 - 25 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

BELMONT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-05d9b6-2025-11-04T11:37:31Z",
    "date": "2025-11-04T11:37:31Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-05d9b6",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-NHS-RJR",
            "name": "COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-NHS",
                "id": "RJR"
            },
            "additionalIdentifiers": [
                {
                    "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                    "id": "PGCG-2135-TXWL"
                }
            ],
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Liverpool Road",
                "locality": "Chester",
                "postalCode": "CH2 1UL",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKD63"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "ellie.fera@nhs.net"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "id": "publicAuthorityCentralGovernment",
                        "description": "Public authority - central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-165604",
            "name": "Belmont Medical Technologies LTD",
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "UNIT 6 STATION INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, OXFORD ROAD",
                "locality": "WOKINGHAM , BERKSHIRE",
                "postalCode": "RG41 2YQ",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKJ11"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "OrdersUK@belmontmedtech.com"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-NHS-RJR",
        "name": "COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-05d9b6",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Skin Probe",
        "description": "This a charitable funded purchase of Metko Skin Probe",
        "status": "complete",
        "procurementMethod": "direct",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - without competition",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "complete"
            }
        ]
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "mainProcurementCategory": "goods",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-FTS-165604",
                    "name": "Belmont Medical Technologies LTD"
                }
            ],
            "items": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "additionalClassifications": [
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "33000000",
                            "description": "Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products"
                        }
                    ],
                    "relatedLot": "1"
                }
            ],
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "awardID": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "period": {
                "startDate": "2025-11-04T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2025-11-25T23:59:59Z"
            },
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 21180,
                "amount": 21180,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "aboveThreshold": false,
            "dateSigned": "2025-08-22T00:00:00+01:00",
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "070767-2025",
                    "documentType": "contractNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK7",
                    "description": "Contract details notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070767-2025",
                    "datePublished": "2025-11-04T11:37:31Z",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "language": "en"
}