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Panda Warmers & Giraffe Incubators

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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27 Feb 2026 at 15:24

Summary of the contracting process

The COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST has awarded a contract for the maintenance of Panda Warmers & Giraffe Incubators, under the tender initiation type. The contracting process is categorised within the services industry, specifically for repair and maintenance services of medical equipment. The process has reached the Award stage with the contract signed on 27th February 2026 and will be active from 9th March 2026 to 8th March 2027. The procurement was completed below the threshold with GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS LIMITED as the supplier. This tender covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment services, particularly those with expertise in repair and maintenance. Large-scale enterprises like GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS LIMITED have successfully secured the contract, highlighting the importance of having robust capabilities in managing and maintaining complex medical equipment. The service required spans across nine regions of the UK, offering substantial business growth prospects for firms able to deliver high-quality maintenance services within these geographical areas. Businesses with a proven track record in similar service contracts would be well-suited to compete in this sector.

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Notice Title

Panda Warmers & Giraffe Incubators

Notice Description

Maintenance of Panda Warmers & Giraffe Incubators

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065e9f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018050-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,610 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 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
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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

GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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