---
title: "Freezer Replacement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05567f"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05567f.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MID CHESHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-07-01"
---

# Freezer Replacement

Buyer: MID CHESHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05567f

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## Summary

The procurement process described involves the Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, located in Crewe, undertaking a contract for a freezer replacement in the kitchen, under the title "Freezer Replacement". This contract falls under the industry category of catering equipment and has already proceeded to the award stage. The procurement method used was direct, below the threshold and without competition. The process has been completed, with the contract awarded to Eric Charlesworth Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise. The contract officially started and was signed on 3rd March 2025, with its completion set for the same day.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in catering equipment supplies, particularly SMEs that can offer specialised products or services. The procurement, although now completed, underscores the importance for small vendors to keep alert for similar opportunities in the public authority and healthcare sectors, particularly those that partner with NHS Foundation Trusts. As the process was below the threshold and direct, SMEs like Eric Charlesworth Ltd could leverage their agility and regional presence to compete effectively in such contexts, focusing on understanding the specific needs and building relationships with public sector buyers to find similar growth opportunities.

## Notice

Freezer Replacement in the Kitchen. Quote E9523-3

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036325-2025 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2025 - 3 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £14,124 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MID CHESHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | CREWE |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW1 4TQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Leighton |
| Westminster constituency | Crewe and Nantwich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ERIC CHARLESWORTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39310000 - Catering equipment

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2025 at 09:47 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036325-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036325-2025
  1st July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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