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21 Jul 2026 at 10:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, a public authority in the central government, has completed a procurement process for the supply of renal dialysis machines, titled "Supply of Dialysis Machines." The process was conducted through a direct procurement method, which is below the threshold and did not involve competition. The procurement was classified under the goods category, specifically medical equipment, and addressed multiple locations throughout the United Kingdom including regions such as UKC, UKD, UKE, and others. The contract, awarded on 21st July 2026, was signed on 20th July 2026, and will be active from 28th July 2026 to 27th July 2027, with a total contract value of £424,813.92.

This tender offers significant business opportunities for companies operating in the medical equipment industry. While this specific contract does not allow for immediate competition, similar future opportunities may arise. Companies specialising in the manufacture or supply of medical equipment, especially dialysis machines, and those with strong logistical capabilities to handle UK-wide distribution, would be well-placed to leverage such opportunities. This could be particularly valuable for businesses looking to expand their footprint within the NHS supply chain, demonstrating the potential for long-term growth and partnership with public sector entities. The main supplier awarded in this instance was Fresenius Medical Care (UK) Limited, a large-scale enterprise with relevant expertise in this area.

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Notice Title

Supply of Dialysis Machines

Notice Description

Supply of Renal Dialysis Machines

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cfad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068618-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£354,011 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Jul 2026 - 27 Jul 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

FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE (UK

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