FOI release

Aquariums

Case reference FOI2026/03656

Received 31 July 2026

Published 9 August 2026

Request

1. Existing Aquariums Please confirm whether the Trust currently owns or operates any ornamental aquarium(s) or aquatic displays. If yes, please provide: The number of aquariums currently in operation. Their general location (e.g. reception, children's ward, outpatient department, waiting area). The approximate year each aquarium was installed.

2. Installation Supplier For each aquarium, please provide: The company that supplied and/or installed the aquarium. Whether the installation was procured via a tender or procurement framework or a direct award (and, if applicable, the name of the framework).

3. Maintenance Please confirm: Whether aquarium maintenance is carried out in-house or by an external contractor. If externally maintained: Name of the contractor. Contract start date. Contract expiry or renewal date. Approximate annual contract value.

4. Future Projects Please confirm whether the Trust currently has any plans, approved projects or budget allocations for new aquarium installations, replacements or refurbishments within the next 24 months.

5. Procurement Please provide: The department responsible for procuring aquarium installations and maintenance. The job title of the person or team responsible.

6. Expenditure Please provide, where available: Total expenditure on aquarium installations over the previous five financial years. Annual expenditure on aquarium maintenance for each of the previous five financial years.

7. Supporting Documentation Please provide copies of any business cases, reports, evaluations or studies relating to the installation of aquariums, including any documents discussing patient wellbeing, staff wellbeing, visitor experience or therapeutic benefits.

Response

We can confirm there are none. There are no current plans for the installation of any either.

Documents

There are no documents for this release.

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