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GB-Newcastle upon Tyne: T25-0005 Maintenance of Water Coolers

NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY AT NEWCASTLE

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20 Nov 2025 at 15:50

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Summary of the contracting process

Northumbria University at Newcastle has concluded the procurement process for the "GB-Newcastle upon Tyne: T25-0005 Maintenance of Water Coolers" contract. This contract involves the supply and maintenance of a variety of water coolers across the university's campus in the North East of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure and is classified under the industry category of water coolers (CPV code: 31141000). The contract, with a value of £60,000, spans from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2030. The award stage was completed on 20th November 2025, with Culligan UK Limited as the selected supplier.

This contract presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the service sector, particularly those specialising in the installation and maintenance of water cooling systems. The open procurement method facilitated competition, encouraging participation from small and medium enterprises (SMEs), making it ideally suited for companies with expertise in sustainable water solutions and maintenance services. The awarded contract to Culligan UK Limited demonstrates that businesses of various scales can successfully compete in this type of public procurement process when they provide comprehensive and competitive offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Newcastle upon Tyne: T25-0005 Maintenance of Water Coolers

Notice Description

The University has a range of water coolers across Campus which are a mixture of plumbed in, free-standing, rented and owned. We are looking for one supplier to supply and maintain the units as well as provide water refills Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-92968032-ea87-4d0b-98dc-78af2d4cd8cc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69a3eb40-ed3b-4d74-ba0f-d52ee4364afd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

31141000 - Water coolers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2030 Over 5 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
NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY AT NEWCASTLE
Contact Name
jill.black@northumbria.ac.uk
Contact Email
jill.black@northumbria.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01912274303

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8ST
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CULLIGAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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