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title: "Supply of Fax/ Printer Consumables"
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buyer: "THE COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2017-02-02"
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# Supply of Fax/ Printer Consumables

Buyer: THE COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a94d52cd-5201-48d4-b756-ce33234a62dc

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## Summary

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is conducting a tender for the supply of Fax and Printer Consumables, specifically toner and fax cartridges. This procurement process is categorized under 'goods' and is being held in Chester, North West England. The open procedure is actively seeking suppliers, with the tender period ending on 20 February 2017. The contract is anticipated to run from 1 March 2017 to 31 August 2017, representing an initial commitment of approximately 95% of the Trust's needs, while also offering a potential pricing opportunity for the remaining 5%.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in office supplies, particularly those that can supply toner and fax cartridges. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the Trust's openness to competitive pricing through an e-auction process. Successful suppliers will not only secure a contract with a reputable NHS foundation trust but may also foster long-term relationships that can lead to further procurement opportunities in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a supplier of its Toner and Fax Cartridges for a period of 6 months. A list of detailed requirements along with the estimated usage over a six month period is provided within the Schedules D & E of the Invitation to Tender document. This process is expected to represent a commitment of approximately 95% of the Trust's requirements. Following the award of the contract you will requested to price up the remaining (approximately 5%) of products, however, the Trust reserves the right to purchase these items elsewhere if it feels the pricing is not advantageous. An e-auction process will be carried out for this requirement. Additional information: Zero pricing indicates that contract value cannot be determined at this time. Contract start and end dates are indicative and will depend on successful completion of the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80293659-6348-4f8b-8f03-fcd3a872aa63 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2017 - 31 Aug 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | CHESTER |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH2 1UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Upton |
| Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30125110 - Toner for laser printers/fax machines

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2017 at 17:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80293659-6348-4f8b-8f03-fcd3a872aa63

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80293659-6348-4f8b-8f03-fcd3a872aa63
  2nd February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a44b7e21-680e-4c31-ae60-ad29e977e089
  ITT Documentation

## Notice URLs

- https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk

## Provenance

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