Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Open tenders
- 5
- Upcoming
- 24
- Contract awards
- 286
- Expiring in 18 months
- 30
- Committee papers
- 38
Upcoming opportunities
National Framework Agreement for Telemedicine Services (Scotland and Northern Ireland)
Location: North West
UpcomingEngagement closes 12 Nov, 20267 daysValue £45.00mSource Find a TenderThe proposed Framework will provide access to specialist teleradiology, radiology workflow management, telepathology, teledermatology, telemicrobiology and teleophthalmology services, reflecting the growing role of digital technologies in supporting healthcare delivery. Each service area will be established as a separa
Dynamic Market for the Provision of Portable Ultra-Low-Field (ULF) MRI Systems
Location: North West
UpcomingEngagement closes 11 Nov, 20266 daysValue £10.00mSource Find a TenderThis Dynamic Market will be for the supply of ultra-low-field magnetic resonance imaging (ULF MRI) systems and associated goods. The Dynamic Market may include, but is not limited to, ULF MRI scanners, imaging and reconstruction software, operator workstations, radiofrequency coils, accessories, peripherals, spare part
National Framework Agreement for the provision of Financial, Payroll and Pensions Services
Location: North West
UpcomingEngagement closes 4 Nov, 2026Source Find a TenderThe overall aim of the Framework is to provide a compliant route to market facilitating the procurement of outsourced financial services, and payroll and pensions services.
Market Engagement for the Future Provision of Healthcare Services under a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Framework
Location: North West
UpcomingPublished 13 Oct, 2026Source Find a TenderThe purpose of this engagement notice is to invite suppliers to participate in preliminary market engagement to help inform the Authority's future requirements and support the development of potential new PSR Framework Agreements and associated tender documentation.
National Framework Agreement for Teledermatology and Telemicrobiology Services
Location: North West
UpcomingPublished 4 Aug, 2026Value £49.00mSource Find a TenderThe proposed framework will provide access to specialist teledermatology and telemicrobiology services to support the delivery of timely, high-quality clinical care across the health sector. Teledermatology services enable the remote assessment, triage and diagnosis of skin conditions through the secure exchange of cli
National Framework Agreement for the Provision of Sexual Health Services
Location: North West
UpcomingEngagement closes 31 Aug, 2026Source Find a TenderThe overall aim of the Framework is to provide a compliant route to market facilitating the procurement of Sexual Health Services.
All Age Continuing Care Services (potential PSR framework)
Location: North West
UpcomingPublished 16 Jul, 2026Source Find a TenderPre-market engagement for a potential framework agreement to be awarded under the Provider Selection Regime for the delivery of all age continuing care services. Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Commercial Procurement Services seeks to engage with providers with a view to developing a framework agreeme
Services to Support Dementia Care (potential PSR framework)
Location: North West
UpcomingPublished 6 Jul, 2026Source Find a TenderPre-market engagement for a potential framework agreement (under the PSR) for services to support dementia care. Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Commercial Procurement Services seeks to engage with providers with a view to developing a framework agreement for services to support dementia care under th
National Framework Agreement for Total Food Management Solutions
Location: North West
UpcomingEngagement closes 8 Jul, 2026Value £49.00mSource Find a TenderThe objective of this framework is to offer an end-to-end approach to food and beverage procurement, distribution, preparation, waste management, and reporting for public sector organisations, using a single supplier. Most public sector organisations currently contract multiple suppliers for different parts of their fo
Falls Prevention and Detection Products, Systems and Support Services
Location: North West
UpcomingEngagement closes 2 Jun, 2026Source Find a TenderThe overall aim of the Framework is to provide a compliant route to market facilitating the procurement of Falls prevention and detection products along with Integrated Systems and Related Support Services.
Provision of a deep geothermal solution
Location: North West
UpcomingEngagement closes 26 May, 2026Source Find a TenderThe Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (The Contracting Authority) is seeking a suitably skilled supplier for a geothermal solution for heating the hospital, to displace fossil fuel heating. The successful Bidder is expected to take the project through a series of technical and project gateways so that a
REPLACEMENT OF ASEPTIC/CYTOTOXIC UNIT
Location: North West
UpcomingEngagement closes 15 May, 2026Source Find a TenderWe are looking to engage with potential suppliers for the replacement of an Aseptic/Cytotoxic unit at the Countess of Chester NHS Foundation Trust.
Concession contract for a framework delivery partner in the field of energy infrastructure improvement projects supporting the delivery of Net Zero targets
Location: North West
UpcomingEngagement closes 30 Apr, 2026Source Find a TenderThe Countess of Chester Hospital Commercial Procurement Services (CPS) seeks to procure a framework of capable contractors to provide initial and ongoing net zero energy related resilience and service improvements to the public sector in the UK. We intend to create this Framework in collaboration with a partner capable
National Framework Agreement for the Provision of an Enteral Feeding Accessories Delivery Service
Location: North West
UpcomingEngagement closes 27 Feb, 2026Value £19.00mSource Find a TenderThe aim of the proposed framework is to provide products to support the use of enteral feed systems. Traditionally, organisations have obtained the accessories alongside the main enteral feed items. This framework will provide an alternative procurement route for organisations looking to source enteral feed accessories
DIGITAL OUTPATIENT SYSTEM
Location: North West
UpcomingEngagement closes 9 Feb, 2026Source Find a TenderSystem intended for deployment within an NHS hospital setting. The purpose of this market engagement is to enable the procurement department to initiate a procurement exercise and identify suitable suppliers capable of delivering a system that enhances the outpatient experience, streamlines operational processes, and i
National Framework Agreement for Provision of Track and Traceability Systems
Location: North West
UpcomingEngagement closes 30 Jan, 2026Value £19.00mSource Find a TenderThe objective of this framework is to provide NHS Organisations with decontamination tracking and traceability management systems, along with consumables and support services. Suppliers can also supply all associated hardware, if required. A decontamination tracking and traceability management system is used by hospita
Laundry service
Location: North West
UpcomingEngagement closes 11 Dec, 2025Value £9.13mSource Find a TenderThis notice informs suppliers of an upcoming procurement under the Procurement Act 2023 using the Open Procedure. The Trust intends to engage with the market to gather feedback and insights prior to issuing the Tender Notice. The Trust is intending to operate on a Trust-owned linen management system, where reporting a
National Framework for the Provision of Asset and Contract Lifecycle Management Services
Location: North West
UpcomingEngagement closes 24 Nov, 2025Value £10.00mSource Find a TenderThis framework is for the provision of Asset and Contract Lifecycle Management Services. This service will provide clients with an end to end outsourced lifecycle contract management solution for their assets, covering procurement, contract management and service delivery management. The service aims to increase effici
Biomedical Research Support Solutions Framework Agreement
Location: North West
UpcomingEngagement closes 19 Nov, 2025Value £19.00mSource Find a TenderThe objective of this framework is to provide Public Sector Organisations with a comprehensive range of biomedical research support solutions to contribute to strengthening their research capacity and innovation potential. The scope covers the full research lifecycle, from the design and delivery of clinical trials to
Pathology services
Location: North West
UpcomingPublished 26 Sept, 2025Source Find a TenderIn 2019 the NHS Long Term Plan set out the key ambition that all pathology services in England would be part of a pathology network by 2023 (now April 2025). In response to this the Cheshire & Merseyside Pathology Network developed an Outline Business Case which detailed an ambitious Target Operating Model which consis
Latest committee papers
Reports and minutes from Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust’s meetings. Sign in to search 38 papers for buying signals.
- Agendas and Papers - April 2025 Part 4— · Council of governors
- Agendas and Papers - April 2025 Part 3— · Council of governors
- Agendas and Papers - April 2025 Part 5— · Council of governors
- Agenda item 20 : NHS England Emergency Preparedness Resilience Response Core Standards Overview for Board to support agenda item 20.— · Board of directors
- To Follow Item - 10b. Covid-impacted Cancer Performance and actions— · Board of directors
- Agenda items 19 - 33 : Operational performance and financial performance and; Leadership, improvement, capability, organisation development and people; governance and; annual reports— · Board of directors · Contract ending, Budget set aside, New strategy, Supplier performing badly
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Top suppliers
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| SEFE ENERGY LIMITED | £120.00m |
| Awarded suppliers are stated in original F03 notice 2022/S 000-027423 | £100.00m |
| Enlighted Inc. | £80.00m |
| LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL LTD | £65.00m |
| ELFS Shared Services | £50.00m |
What they buy
- Health and social work services71 notices in the last 3 years
- Construction work55 notices in the last 3 years
- Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products47 notices in the last 3 years
- Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security39 notices in the last 3 years
- Repair and maintenance services30 notices in the last 3 years
- Software package and information systems23 notices in the last 3 years
- Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services17 notices in the last 3 years
- Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation13 notices in the last 3 years