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Reconfiguration and Extra Aircon Unit Hire

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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19 Feb 2026 at 09:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Reconfiguration and Extra Aircon Unit Hire," initiated by the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, was carried out using the direct procurement method below the competitive threshold. Located in Chester, UK, this contract in the services category was awarded on 30th November 2025 with a contractual period from 1st December 2025 to 24th November 2030. The estimated value of the contract is £17,082.00, excluding VAT, with the successful supplier being Portakabin (Site Accommodation) Limited based in York. The tender has been completed and the contract is active, serving under UK legislative framework 2023/54.

Opportunities for business growth through this tender include those specialising in hire services for construction and civil engineering machinery, as well as configuration management software development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those adept in providing aircon unit services or related reconfiguration tasks, are well-suited for such contracts. The direct procurement method utilised implies streamlined interactions and potential for repeat contracts without competition, offering sustained business engagement for adept service providers. Businesses involved in public authority services with expertise in central government projects stand to benefit significantly from this procurement route.

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Notice Title

Reconfiguration and Extra Aircon Unit Hire

Notice Description

Reconfiguration and Extra Aircon Unit Hire - ID0069

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0657ba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015067-2026
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

45 - Construction work

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator

72212982 - Configuration management software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£17,082 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 24 Nov 2030 4-5 years
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

PORTAKABIN (SITE ACCOMMODATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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