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Plasma Thawers, Fridges & Incubators

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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25 Feb 2026 at 13:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for the maintenance of Plasma Thawers, Fridges, and Incubators, awarded on 25th February 2026. This contract is under the industry category of medical equipment repair and maintenance services, with an active status set to commence on 1st April 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2029. Located in Chester, the buying organisation operates within the central public authority as part of the UK government. The tender, identified as M/0217, followed a "Below threshold - unknown" procurement method, offering the contract to LABCOLD LIMITED, an SME based in Basingstoke.

This tender presents noteworthy opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment services to expand into the healthcare sector. It is particularly appealing to SMEs within the United Kingdom aiming to leverage their expertise in repair and maintenance services. The wide geographical coverage of delivery addresses across regions such as UKC, UKD, UKE, among others, underscores the potential for substantial business growth for suppliers equipped with the capability to manage large-scale maintenance operations. Engaging in such contracts allows businesses to solidify their presence in healthcare infrastructure maintenance, a vital sector with sustained demand.

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Notice Title

Plasma Thawers, Fridges & Incubators

Notice Description

Maintenance of Plasma Thawers, Fridges & Incubators

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065c0b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016896-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
£17,517 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

LABCOLD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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