Planning

REPLACEMENT OF ASEPTIC/CYTOTOXIC UNIT

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

23 Apr 2026 at 12:38

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, aims to replace an Aseptic/Cytotoxic unit at their facility in Chester, United Kingdom. Currently in the planning stage, this procurement falls under the 'works' category and involves modular and portable buildings, construction work, and pharmacy services. The engagement includes defining the authority’s requirements, establishing procedures, and preparing tender documents. Interested suppliers should express their interest by emailing mark.miller1@nhs.net before 15th May 2026, with the Supplier Day date yet to be confirmed. This process is governed by UK legislation 2023/54, and a future notice is expected on 1st July 2026.

This tender provides significant growth prospects for businesses specialising in construction work, modular building manufacturing, or pharmacy services. SMEs in these sectors are particularly encouraged to participate, as they can leverage this opportunity to expand their operations and deepen their expertise in healthcare infrastructure projects. With the contracting period intended to span from September 2026 to December 2027, businesses prepared to meet the contractual terms and supply requirements will gain a foothold in the public sector marketplace while contributing to healthcare improvement at the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

REPLACEMENT OF ASEPTIC/CYTOTOXIC UNIT

Notice Description

We are looking to engage with potential suppliers for the replacement of an Aseptic/Cytotoxic unit at the Countess of Chester NHS Foundation Trust.

Planning Information

We are looking to engage with potential suppliers for the replacement of an Aseptic/Cytotoxic unit at the Countess of Chester NHS Foundation Trust. The purpose of the engagement will be Developing the authority's requirements and approach to the procurement; Designing a procedure, conditions of participation or award criteria; Preparing the tender notice and associated tender documents; Identifying suppliers that may be able to supply the works required; Identifying likely contractual terms Building capacity among suppliers in relation to the contract being awarded. Potential suppliers will be invited to a Supplier Day with a date to be confirmed. If you wish to submit an expression of interest please e mail- mark.miller1@nhs.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0689a1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037089-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

44211100 - Modular and portable buildings

45000000 - Construction work

85149000 - Pharmacy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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