---
title: "Plasma Thawers, Fridges & Incubators"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065c0b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-02-25"
---

# Plasma Thawers, Fridges & Incubators

Buyer: COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065c0b

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## Summary

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for the maintenance of Plasma Thawers, Fridges, and Incubators, awarded on 25th February 2026. This contract is under the industry category of medical equipment repair and maintenance services, with an active status set to commence on 1st April 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2029. Located in Chester, the buying organisation operates within the central public authority as part of the UK government. The tender, identified as M/0217, followed a "Below threshold - unknown" procurement method, offering the contract to LABCOLD LIMITED, an SME based in Basingstoke.

This tender presents noteworthy opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment services to expand into the healthcare sector. It is particularly appealing to SMEs within the United Kingdom aiming to leverage their expertise in repair and maintenance services. The wide geographical coverage of delivery addresses across regions such as UKC, UKD, UKE, among others, underscores the potential for substantial business growth for suppliers equipped with the capability to manage large-scale maintenance operations. Engaging in such contracts allows businesses to solidify their presence in healthcare infrastructure maintenance, a vital sector with sustained demand.

## Notice

Maintenance of Plasma Thawers, Fridges & Incubators

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016896-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £17,517 |

## 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 | LABCOLD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2026 at 13:29 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016896-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016896-2026
  25th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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