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Provision of Water Coolers 2025 - CPA/SPU/2461 - AWARD

CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY

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Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process involves the provision of water coolers under the ESPO Framework Agreement 900_22, targeting the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire and Cheshire Fire Authority as contracting parties. This procurement was conducted by the Cheshire Constabulary with Culligan (UK) Limited as the successful supplier. The process is now in the award stage, having been completed with the notice of award published on 20th January 2026. The contract value is split into two segments, £27,639.72 for the Police and Crime Commissioner and £6,909.93 for the Cheshire Fire Authority, starting on 1st October 2025 and ending on 30th September 2028. The industry category is focused on goods, specifically water coolers, spanning regions including the UK and several territories globally.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for suppliers involved in manufacturing or supplying water coolers, as it covers a significant geographical area and suggests robust business prospects with public authorities. Although the procurement is not particularly geared towards SMEs or VCSEs, companies experienced in working within public frameworks or with an established logistical capability across various regions will find this opportunity well-suited for growth. Being part of the ESPO framework allows for streamlined processes, facilitating ease of entry for suppliers into the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Water Coolers 2025 - CPA/SPU/2461 - AWARD

Notice Description

A further competition was conducted under the ESPO Framework Agreement 900_22 for the provision of Water Coolers CPA/SPU/2461 hereinafter "the Goods/Services") to the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire (PCC)/ the Chief Constable of Cheshire (CC), and Cheshire Fire Authority (CFA)/ Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) and any successor body. The PCC is the Contracting Authority for the provision of the Goods/Services to the PCC / CC and the CFA is the Contracting Authority in respect of CFA/CFRS. They will collectively be referred to as the Authorities. It should be noted that there will be two separate call-off contracts under Framework agreement 900_22, one for the PCC, and one for CFA.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-374b46cb-d799-436d-9aac-a6f219de1642
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81316ed7-3831-4120-87d1-929c7a7aa09a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

31141000 - Water coolers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,639 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,639 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESHIRE
Postcode
CW7 2UA
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Winsford Over & Verdin
Westminster Constituency
Mid Cheshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CULLIGAN (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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