---
title: "Skin Probe"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d9b6"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-11-04"
---

# Skin Probe

Buyer: COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d9b6

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## Summary

The procurement process detailed in this tender involves the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, a public authority within the central government sector located on Liverpool Road, Chester, UK. The tender, titled "Skin Probe," falls under the industry category of medical equipment and involves the direct procurement method described as "Below threshold - without competition." The contract was awarded on 22 August 2025, and the procurement stage is complete. The contract period spans from 4 November 2025 to 25 November 2025, with a contract value of £21,180. The specific location served by this tender is the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for suppliers within the medical goods sector, particularly those capable of providing specialised medical equipment like skin probes. Companies similar in profile to Belmont Medical Technologies LTD—a large supplier that secured the contract—would find this type of contract conducive to business growth. Such firms, especially those with existing infrastructure and a capacity for quick adaptation to specific procurement needs, could leverage these opportunities to expand their market presence and expertise in government contracts, thus providing a strategic advantage in future public healthcare procurements.

## Notice

This a charitable funded purchase of Metko Skin Probe

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070767-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 4 Nov 2025 - 25 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £21,180 |

## 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 | BELMONT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2025 at 11:37 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070767-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070767-2025
  4th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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