---
title: "REPLACEMENT OF ASEPTIC/CYTOTOXIC UNIT"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0689a1"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-04-23"
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# REPLACEMENT OF ASEPTIC/CYTOTOXIC UNIT

Buyer: COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0689a1

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, aims to replace an Aseptic/Cytotoxic unit at their facility in Chester, United Kingdom. Currently in the planning stage, this procurement falls under the 'works' category and involves modular and portable buildings, construction work, and pharmacy services. The engagement includes defining the authority’s requirements, establishing procedures, and preparing tender documents. Interested suppliers should express their interest by emailing mark.miller1@nhs.net before 15th May 2026, with the Supplier Day date yet to be confirmed. This process is governed by UK legislation 2023/54, and a future notice is expected on 1st July 2026.

This tender provides significant growth prospects for businesses specialising in construction work, modular building manufacturing, or pharmacy services. SMEs in these sectors are particularly encouraged to participate, as they can leverage this opportunity to expand their operations and deepen their expertise in healthcare infrastructure projects. With the contracting period intended to span from September 2026 to December 2027, businesses prepared to meet the contractual terms and supply requirements will gain a foothold in the public sector marketplace while contributing to healthcare improvement at the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

## Notice

We are looking to engage with potential suppliers for the replacement of an Aseptic/Cytotoxic unit at the Countess of Chester NHS Foundation Trust.

### Planning Information

We are looking to engage with potential suppliers for the replacement of an Aseptic/Cytotoxic unit at the Countess of Chester NHS Foundation Trust. The purpose of the engagement will be
Developing the authority's requirements and approach to the procurement; 
Designing a procedure, conditions of participation or award criteria; 
Preparing the tender notice and associated tender documents; 
Identifying suppliers that may be able to supply the works required; 
Identifying likely contractual terms
Building capacity among suppliers in relation to the contract being awarded.
Potential suppliers will be invited to a Supplier Day with a date to be confirmed.
If you wish to submit an expression of interest please e mail-
mark.miller1@nhs.net

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037089-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 44211100 - Modular and portable buildings
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 85149000 - Pharmacy services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2026 at 12:38 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037089-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037089-2026
  23rd April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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