---
title: "Servicing contract for water coolers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06859a"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-04-17"
---

# Servicing contract for water coolers

Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06859a

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

Servicing contract for water coolers in various sites at the Trust

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035330-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £15,246 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 5DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THIRSTY WORK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50730000 - Repair and maintenance services of cooler groups

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2026 at 14:44 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035330-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035330-2026
  17th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.thirstywork.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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