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FHFT - NC - Provision & Maintenance of Water Coolers

FRIMLEY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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05 Aug 2025 at 08:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "FHFT - NC - Provision & Maintenance of Water Coolers" by the Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust has reached the award stage. The contract involves the provision and maintenance of water coolers, both mains fed and bottled, across the Trust's locations. This selective procurement process was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement within the CPV category "Water coolers", and it is valued at £108,000. With a contract period starting from 1st July 2025 until 30th June 2027, the awarded supplier is Thirsty Work Water Coolers Ltd. The relevant postal code for the delivery address is GU16 7UJ. The award was published on 5th August 2025, following a tender period that ended on 2nd May 2025.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in water cooler technologies and maintenance services, particularly those with the capabilities to supply and manage such equipment at a large scale. While the procurement was not specifically open to SMEs or VCSEs, large businesses with expertise in framework agreements and robust distribution networks are well-suited to engage in similar tenders. Companies interested in expanding their services to healthcare facilities or similar Trusts can leverage this award as a point of reference for future opportunities.

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Notice Title

FHFT - NC - Provision & Maintenance of Water Coolers

Notice Description

Provision & maintenance of mains fed and bottled water cooler units across the Trust.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2861d117-13fe-4408-aefa-de4321baa74a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17aa5411-8b01-4876-bf3b-f06bb94292f6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31141000 - Water coolers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£108,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£108,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FRIMLEY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FRIMLEY
Postcode
GU16 7UJ
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Surrey Heath
Electoral Ward
Frimley
Westminster Constituency
Surrey Heath

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THIRSTY WORK WATER COOLERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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