---
title: "Maintenance HSDU - Autoclaves & Washers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056582"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056582.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-07-24"
---

# Maintenance HSDU - Autoclaves & Washers

Buyer: COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056582

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## Summary

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has completed a direct award contract process for the maintenance of autoclaves and washers within their HSDU department. This procurement process is identified under the title "Maintenance HSDU - Autoclaves & Washers" and falls within the services category, specifically targeting sterilisation, disinfection, and hygiene devices. The process was finalised with key dates including the award date on 24th July 2025, with the contract scheduled to start on 1st August 2025 and run until 31st July 2028. The procurement was conducted in Chester, United Kingdom, and reflects a direct award approach due to technical reasons related to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). The procurement has been part of a transparent process, as indicated by the notice published on the Find a Tender service.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for OEM suppliers specialising in maintenance services of healthcare sterilisation equipment. It presents a perfect growth opportunity for businesses that focus on repair and maintenance services, especially those equipped to handle complex healthcare standards. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) involved in this sector are particularly encouraged to consider such opportunities due to the specific suitability considerations of the lot. As this is a high-value contract above threshold, the engagement could provide significant business expansion prospects, ensuring long-term collaboration with a central government public authority.

## Notice

The HSDU department within the trust has a maintenance requirement to maintain autoclaves and washers as well as testing.

### Procurement Information

OEM Supplier

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042806-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £240,100 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 33191000 - Sterilisation, disinfection and hygiene devices
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2025 at 13:24 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042806-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042806-2025
  24th July 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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