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Neopuffs & Blenders

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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10 Feb 2026 at 09:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, located on Liverpool Road in Chester, involved the maintenance of Neopuffs and Blenders. The tender, identified with ID M/0624, adhered to direct procurement methods without competition, under the legal framework of the UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement, falling under the category of services, saw its completion with an award stage on 10 February 2026. The contract was signed on 9 February 2026 and is active from 9 March 2026 to 8 March 2027, with a procurement value of £12,990. The delivery covers multiple UK regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies capable of providing repair and maintenance services for medical equipment. The project, awarded to Inspiration Healthcare Limited, highlights opportunities especially suited to small and medium-sized enterprises in the medical sector. Businesses involved or seeking to expand their reach in hospital equipment maintenance across the United Kingdom, particularly those with expertise in health equipment upkeep, could benefit from similar projects by showcasing their reliability and cost-effectiveness. The procurement method, without competition, suggests potential suitability for firms with a strong existing relationship or proven track record with public health agencies.

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Notice Title

Neopuffs & Blenders

Notice Description

Maintenance of Neopuffs and Blenders

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064be9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011656-2026
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

50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,990 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 8 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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
l.rogers5@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

INSPIRATION HEALTHCARE

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