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21 Jul 2026 at 16:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has concluded the procurement process titled "Reusable Slide sheets," falling under the industry category of medical equipment. This process, associated with public authority central government, involved the purchase of reusable slide sheets, transitioning from disposable options following a two-year trial. The procurement was directly awarded to GBUK LTD using a below-threshold, non-competitive method. The contract, valued at £38,793 gross, was awarded on 22nd June 2026 and will run from 3rd August 2026 to 2nd August 2027, with delivery locations across multiple regions in the UK, including North East and North West England. The tender has reached the award stage, with relevant documents published as of 21st July 2026.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities for suppliers of medical equipment, especially those specialising in durable healthcare products. Companies with expertise in producing and supplying medical and personal care products are well-suited to compete in similar tenders due to the specific nature of the product requirements and compliance with healthcare standards. The partnership with the NHS Foundation Trust demonstrates the potential for sustained supply relationships with major public sector health organisations, indicating a reliable demand stream for innovative and quality products. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like GBUK LTD may find it beneficial as the direct procurement method could reduce competition and streamline the acquisition process.

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Notice Title

Reusable Slide sheets

Notice Description

The trust is moving from disposable slide sheets to reusable. There has been a 2 year trial to make sure the right slide sheets are procured. The total purchase is 100x200cm qty 4,500 46x60xm qty 500

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d04a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068897-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,327 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

GBUK

Further Information

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