Tender

Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Water Coolers

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

13 May 2025 at 15:50

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking tenders for the supply, installation, and maintenance of water coolers. This procurement process falls within the goods industry category and is located in Poole, United Kingdom. Currently in the tender stage, the submission deadline is set for 11th June 2025 at 14:00 BST. The contract period will commence on 21st July 2025 and will last for three years, with an option to extend for two additional twelve-month periods. The estimated contract value is £100,000, and it is conducted using an open procurement method under a below-threshold open competition procedure.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying water coolers, particularly those targeting public health sector clients. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are registered on the Central Digital Platform are especially encouraged to compete. The tender evaluation will consider commercial aspects (60%), quality submission (30%), and social value submission (10%), providing a balanced arena for businesses to showcase their value propositions. Successful vendors might not only benefit from immediate business growth but also establish a significant footprint within the NHS network, opening doors for future contracts and collaborations within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Water Coolers

Notice Description

To supply, installation and maintenance of Water Coolers for University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust for 3 years with an option for 2 x 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05126a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020994-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Jul 2025 - 20 Jul 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Joanne Courtenay
Contact Email
joaane.courtenay@uhd.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
POOLE
Postcode
BH15 2JB
Post Town
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

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