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title: "Reusable Slide sheets"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d04a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-07-21"
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# Reusable Slide sheets

Buyer: COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d04a

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## Summary

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has concluded the procurement process titled "Reusable Slide sheets," falling under the industry category of medical equipment. This process, associated with public authority central government, involved the purchase of reusable slide sheets, transitioning from disposable options following a two-year trial. The procurement was directly awarded to GBUK LTD using a below-threshold, non-competitive method. The contract, valued at £38,793 gross, was awarded on 22nd June 2026 and will run from 3rd August 2026 to 2nd August 2027, with delivery locations across multiple regions in the UK, including North East and North West England. The tender has reached the award stage, with relevant documents published as of 21st July 2026.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities for suppliers of medical equipment, especially those specialising in durable healthcare products. Companies with expertise in producing and supplying medical and personal care products are well-suited to compete in similar tenders due to the specific nature of the product requirements and compliance with healthcare standards. The partnership with the NHS Foundation Trust demonstrates the potential for sustained supply relationships with major public sector health organisations, indicating a reliable demand stream for innovative and quality products. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like GBUK LTD may find it beneficial as the direct procurement method could reduce competition and streamline the acquisition process.

## Notice

The trust is moving from disposable slide sheets to reusable. There has been a 2 year trial to make sure the right slide sheets are procured. The total purchase is 100x200cm qty 4,500 46x60xm qty 500

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068897-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award 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 | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,327 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GBUK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2026 at 16:10 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068897-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068897-2026
  21st July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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