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Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Water Coolers

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 May 2026 at 10:24

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

13 May 2025 at 16:50

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Water Coolers". This procurement falls under the goods category and was managed as an open competition, below threshold procurement method. The contract was awarded to Culligan UK Ltd on 19th May 2026, with the contract set to commence on 2nd June 2026 and potentially extending until 31st October 2030. The procurement process was initially initiated on 13th May 2025, and the tendering period closed on 11th June 2025. The Trust, located in Poole, United Kingdom, will benefit from this contract to maintain essential facilities within its jurisdiction.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply and maintenance of water coolers, particularly those capable of fulfilling large-scale contracts within the healthcare sector. Whilst this award was made to a large supplier, companies registered on central procurement platforms and capable of meeting commercial and quality standards are well-suited for future opportunities of similar nature. Such contracts allow businesses to grow by establishing long-term relationships with public sector organisations like the NHS, contributing to the provision of vital services. The inclusion of social value considerations in the award criteria also opens avenues for businesses focused on delivering additional community benefits alongside their commercial objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Water Coolers

Notice Description

Awarding contract for the Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Water Coolers at UHD

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05126a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046848-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£83,333 Under £100K
Lots Value
£83,333 Under £100K
Awards Value
£109,516 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jun 2026 - 31 Oct 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
POOLE
Postcode
BH15 2JB
Postcode Area
Bournemouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
TLK24 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Poole Town
Westminster Constituency
Poole

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Culligan Uk Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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