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Maintenance of Air Conditioning

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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12 May 2026 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust involved the direct awarding of a contract for the "Maintenance of Air Conditioning". This initiative falls under the industry category of works and was identified with the tender ID M/0849. Based in Chester, UK, the hospital is classified as a public authority within the central government framework. The procurement method employed was a direct, below-threshold process without competition. The contract was signed on the 12th of May, 2026, and is set to span from the 16th of May, 2026, to the 16th of May, 2031, covering multiple regions across the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in purification-plant repair and maintenance work. MARCOLD LIMITED, identified as a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), successfully secured the contract, highlighting opportunities for SMEs to engage in public sector contracts through direct awards. Companies with expertise in air conditioning maintenance in healthcare settings, particularly those looking to expand their service regions across the UK, would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes. The engagement in such projects not only contributes to the contractor's financial growth but also enhances their portfolio by working with a reputable NHS Foundation Trust.

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Notice Title

Maintenance of Air Conditioning

Notice Description

Maintenance of Air Conditioning across the Trust

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0696eb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043584-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
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


CPV Codes

45259200 - Purification-plant repair and maintenance work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£65,280 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20262 days ago
Contract Period
15 May 2026 - 16 May 2031 Over 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
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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

MARCOLD

Further Information

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