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03 Aug 2026 at 08:47

Summary of the contracting process

The contract for the EPH Car Park Works has been awarded to Henry Williams & Son(Roads) Limited by the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The project falls under the 'works' category, specifically related to car park building construction work, and is located in Chester, United Kingdom. The procurement process used was 'direct' and was below the threshold, thus did not involve competition. The contract was signed on 20th July 2026, with the work period spanning from 21st to 22nd July 2026. The overall contract value is £44,346.75, excluding VAT.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in civil engineering, particularly in construction works related to car park projects. Given that this procurement was conducted without competition, businesses within the immediate vicinity, such as in Chester and surrounding areas, may have advantages due to proximity and potential existing relationships with the NHS Foundation Trust. Additionally, other firms interested in future opportunities with government healthcare organisations can use this insight to position themselves strategically for similar direct procurement methods.

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Notice Title

EPH Car Park Works

Notice Description

EPH Car Park Works - A89975

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d99c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073021-2026
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

45213312 - Car park building construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£44,346 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2026 - 22 Jul 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
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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

HENRY WILLIAMS & SON(ROADS)LIMITED

Further Information

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