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Damper Replacement Scheme

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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28 Jan 2026 at 09:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, based in Chester, United Kingdom, has recently concluded a procurement process titled "Damper Replacement Scheme". This process falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on repair and maintenance services of dampers. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, labelled as "Below threshold - without competition", and has now reached the awarding stage. The contract was signed on 22 January 2026, and the corresponding work was scheduled between 23 January and 24 January 2026. The entire tender process has been completed and documented under the legal framework "2023/54" of UK legislation.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in maintenance services, particularly those focused on damper systems, to engage with public sector projects. The winning supplier, Airflow Cooling Ltd, is a Sheffield-based SME, highlighting that businesses with similar capabilities and scale are well-suited for such opportunities. The procurement noted a contract value of £47,860, demonstrating potential lucrative engagements for businesses adept in handling specialised maintenance tasks within regulated environments. As the NHS Foundation Trust requires precise and efficient solutions, businesses aiming to break into this sector should focus on quality and reliability in their service offerings.

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Notice Title

Damper Replacement Scheme

Notice Description

Damper Replacement Scheme - ID0123

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061058
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007365-2026
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

50222100 - Repair and maintenance services of dampers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£47,860 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jan 2026 - 24 Jan 2026 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
info@coch-cps.co.uk
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

AIRFLOW COOLING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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