Award

Watercooler Maintenance and Supply

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE HEALTHCARE TRUST

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12 Nov 2025 at 12:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Watercooler Maintenance and Supply" involves the Buckinghamshire Healthcare Trust, operating within the services industry category. The process was conducted using a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The involved contract supports water coolers' supply and maintenance, addressing needs within the United Kingdom, specifically at locations with the postal code HP7 0JD. The procurement stage has reached the award phase as of 12th November 2025, with relevant contracts set to commence on 24th November 2025 and conclude by 23rd November 2028. The total contract value amounts to GBP 107,910.

This tender offers business growth by engaging in a long-term maintenance and supply contract, suitable for service-oriented companies familiar with framework agreements. Although preference for SMEs or VCSEs is not indicated, firms with robust capacities in maintenance services stand to benefit. Businesses like Thirsty Work Limited, an SME, have successfully secured awards, demonstrating opportunities for similar-sized enterprises with expertise in procurement and supply chain operations to participate and potentially expand their clientele in the healthcare services market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Watercooler Maintenance and Supply

Notice Description

Supply of Watercoolers and maintenance

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c375765b-b05d-4b80-843e-3dc9770a7191
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60f183ef-ac31-4268-8a83-dc0244d15bd7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

31141000 - Water coolers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£107,910 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£107,910 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
24 Nov 2025 - 23 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE HEALTHCARE TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP21 8AL
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury South East
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THIRSTY WORK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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