G/1064 – Provision & Maintenance of Water Coolers

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Published: Jul 15, 2026

Updated: Jul 15, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the construction and civil works, water and sanitation and health and medical services sectors, with a focus on Ports, Sanitation and Hospitals. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 80,000. Proposals must be submitted before August 17, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the construction and civil works sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

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.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on July 15, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 066981-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has issued 111 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 9 currently open and 73 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Health & Medical, Governance & Public Administration, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: July 15, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Construction & Civil Works sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £80,000 - £80,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 066981-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is August 17, 2026. You have 33 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.