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ID0161

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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25 Nov 2025 at 15:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, carried out by the COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST, involved the purchase of a 4Vc-D Ultrasound Probe from GE Healthcare Limited. The process falls under the "goods" category within the medical equipment industry. This transaction is located in Chester, United Kingdom, with the buying organisation situated on Liverpool Road. The procurement method utilised was a direct purchase below the threshold without competition, and the award was completed with contracts active from 25th November to 23rd December 2025. This process adheres to the legal basis as outlined in UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender represents a business growth opportunity particularly for large firms specialising in medical equipment manufacturing and supply, such as GE Healthcare Limited, which successfully secured the contract. Although the opportunity itself was a direct purchase, businesses engaged in manufacturing similar high-quality medical devices can align their strategic pitches for potential future requirements by public healthcare institutions. Companies possessing experience and capabilities in producing cutting-edge medical technologies would be well-positioned to compete in similar markets.

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Notice Title

ID0161

Notice Description

This is a purchase of a 4Vc-D Ultrasound Probe. A direct sale and return from GE Healthcare.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e88b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076935-2025
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
£10,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
25 Nov 2025 - 23 Dec 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

GE HEALTHCARE

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