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Servicing contract for water coolers

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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17 Apr 2026 at 14:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust involves a servicing contract for water coolers, aimed at various sites within the Trust located in Taunton, United Kingdom (UKK23). This contract is categorised under services with CPV classification 50730000, which pertains to repair and maintenance services of cooler groups. The procurement method was direct and conducted below the threshold, allowing for a non-competitive process. The award status is active with the contract period set from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The contract was signed on 23rd March 2026, with a gross value of £18,295.20.

This tender offers opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the services industry, particularly those with expertise in maintenance of cooling systems. Businesses capable of providing reliable repair and servicing solutions for water coolers could stand to benefit. Thirsty Work Limited, identified as the supplier, underscores the suitability for similar SMEs that can fulfill maintenance contracts and expand their service network within healthcare facilities such as hospitals. By engaging with public authorities like the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, companies gain visibility and establish connections in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Servicing contract for water coolers

Notice Description

Servicing contract for water coolers in various sites at the Trust

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06859a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035330-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50730000 - Repair and maintenance services of cooler groups

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,246 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 5DA
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THIRSTY WORK

Further Information

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