Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c65-a247-7279-9f06-37a11af967a0/c407-pneumatic-tube-transport-system closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # C/407 - Pneumatic Tube Transport System [Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust](https://tendernation.io/buyers/countess-of-chester-hospital-nhs-foundation-trust) Estimated value £156,000 Published 9 Jul 2021 Deadline Closed 27 Jul 2021 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The project works are to Design, Supply, Install, Test and Commission (where applicable) and upgrade the existing system to an 18 station 6 Zone layout in accordance with the specification and proposed schematic layout. Removal of all of the existing tube system key components such as Stations, diverters, drive units etc. All existing stations are to be removed and to be replaced with 'New' ones. Second hand units will not be acceptable. The contractor has to provide documented evidence that the units that they are going to install have been manufactured within the last 6 months. No second hand equipment will be allowed as the provision for any station upgrade. The contractor must carry out the upgrade to the current network with the minimum of disruption, trying to maintain an operational system this site for as long as possible. As part of the process of the upgrade the contractor must make every effort to bring back on-line as many zones as possible with minimal delay, bringing the important acute zones back on first (zones containing: A&E, Pathology the deemed critical areas) or any zones that the Trust deem more important than any other one on their respective networks. The end system must come with a full 24 months warranty upon acceptance of the completed works. Additional information: Please register to access documents ## CPV classification Industrial machinery Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/0ad9fd66-e081-49aa-87c2-db129412a899) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/countess-of-chester-hospital-nhs-foundation-trust) [Sector More Industrial machinery tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/industrial-machinery) ## More tenders like this [Taps, cocks and valves – Armaturen für den Erdeinbau · Hamburger Energiewerke GmbH · 29 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-5420-7127-9c40-a62d1d50b931/germany-taps-cocks-and-valves-armaturen-fur-den-erdeinbau) [Miscellaneous cleaning machines – Siivouskoneet ja tekstiilienkäsittelylaitteet · Numera Palvelut Oy · 23 days left · 11 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-3f6e-73fc-af88-53a623859b34/finland-miscellaneous-cleaning-machines-siivouskoneet-ja-tekstiilienkasittel) [Milling machines – 5-Achs-Fräsmaschine · Technische Universität Hamburg · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-415a-727e-8083-eeb94ff038d7/germany-milling-machines-5-achs-frasmaschine) [Boiler installations – Neubeschaffung von zwei baugleichen Heißwassererzeuger für den Standort Köpenick · BEW Berliner Energie und Wärme GmbH · 29 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-15f0-7290-b267-ee377bf4c98e/germany-boiler-installations-neubeschaffung-von-zwei-baugleichen-heisswassere) [Drinks dispensers – Warme drankenautomaten · Gemeente Almelo · 43 days left · 1 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-1fb0-73b3-9de4-809143065220/netherlands-drinks-dispensers-warme-drankenautomaten) [Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery – Výstavba lanovej dráhy na Martinské hole · Mesto Martin · 57 days left · 15 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-5ccc-70db-b65f-69eb1062d8b3/slovakia-miscellaneous-special-purpose-machinery-vystavba-lanovej-drahy-na-m)