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G/1064 Watercooler Hire

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust · NHS and health

In brief

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust awarded energy work to Culligan (UK) Limited on 2 November 2026.

The notice gives a value of £80,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 12 January 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

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What the notice says

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a single supplier for the provision, rental, installation, maintenance and servicing of mains-fed water coolers across its estate. The Services include planned preventative maintenance, sanitation, filter replacement, reactive maintenance, asset management, reporting and contract management. The current estate comprises approximately 98 water cooler units located across Countess of Chester Hospital and Ellesmere Port Hospital. The contract will be awarded for an initial period of 2 years with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years (1 + 1 years). The estimated maximum contract value is £80,000 excluding VAT over the full potential contract term.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Culligan (UK) Limited
8 bids received
£88,559
Awarded 2 November 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 066981-2026
  2. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 103592-2026

About the buyer

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation TrustLast 12 months

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From notice 066981-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 15 July 2026, last updated 2 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 2 November 2026.