---
title: "Maintenance of Microbiology workstations"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04faf7"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04faf7"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04faf7.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04faf7.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-04-01"
---

# Maintenance of Microbiology workstations

Buyer: COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04faf7

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04faf7)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04faf7.json)

## Summary

The COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST has completed the procurement process for the "Maintenance of Microbiology workstations" at Bassendale Road Bromborough. This process, which falls under the services category and involves repair and maintenance services for workstations, was conducted directly without competition as it was below the threshold. The contract was awarded to Don Whitley Scientific and is valid from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028. Located in Chester, UK, the buying organisation is a public authority in central government. The official contract amount is GBP 28,473.20, with a gross amount of GBP 34,167.84, and the legal basis for the procurement is governed by legislation 2023/54.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in microbiology workstation maintenance and repair services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) which are well-suited to compete in this market segment. Companies in the scientific services industry can leverage such contracts to demonstrate expertise and reliability, forming long-term relationships with public sector healthcare organisations. Successful bidders will directly contribute to improving healthcare services, ensuring the seamless operation of vital microbiology research equipment.

## Notice

Maintenance of Microbiology workstations at Bassendale Road Bromborough.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012119-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £28,473 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DON WHITLEY SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 30214000 - Workstations
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2025 at 07:57 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012119-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012119-2025
  1st April 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04faf7. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04faf7.json.