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25 Jun 2026 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Water Safety Improvement Works" was conducted by the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, a public authority under central government based in Chester, United Kingdom. This process falls under the works category, specifically plumbing and sanitary works, with a focus on improving water safety. As a direct procurement method below the threshold, it was completed without competition. The contract was awarded to Arfon Rewinds Limited and became active from 20th June 2026 to 21st June 2026, with a gross value of £35,706.72. The legal basis for this contract is under the 2023/54 UK legislation.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in plumbing and sanitary works, particularly those able to engage in direct procurements without competition. It caters primarily to SMEs like Arfon Rewinds Limited, which successfully secured this contract. For similar businesses, engaging in public sector contracts can offer stability and an avenue for growth, especially if they can provide specialised services like water safety improvements required in health facilities. Establishing rapport with public entities and leveraging such opportunities could open doors for further contracts in similar scopes of work.

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Notice Title

Water Safety Improvement Works

Notice Description

Water Safety Improvement Works - ID0238

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bd13
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059842-2026
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

45330000 - Plumbing and sanitary works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,755 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Jun 2026 - 21 Jun 2026 30 days
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

ARFON REWINDS

Further Information

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