Award

Water Coolers

LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY

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13 Jun 2025 at 09:35

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Lancashire Constabulary has concluded the procurement process for the supply of water coolers, an initiative titled "Water Coolers". This procurement falls under the goods category with a CPV classification of 31141000. The contract aims to supply water machines throughout the North West region of the United Kingdom. With a total value of £93,241.60, the procurement adopted a competitive quotation method, classified as below threshold. The tendering process commenced with a tender period ending on 3rd March 2025, leading to an award on 2nd June 2025. The contract covers the period from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2029, and Aquaid, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), has been awarded the contract as the supplier.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for SMEs specialising in the manufacture and supply of water cooling equipment. Companies providing innovative, cost-effective water solutions can benefit significantly from engaging with public sector contracts like this. The preference for competitive quotation below threshold also suggests that SMEs with relevant industry experience and competitive pricing strategies stand a better chance of success in this market. Businesses looking to establish or expand their presence in the North West of England, particularly within public sector procurement, would find this type of contract well-aligned with their growth ambitions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Water Coolers

Notice Description

Supply of water machines force wide

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c04c79ae-2ea3-4665-882d-8822eee97bed
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/399fcd1d-a971-45a2-be3e-b43d4bfac8b3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

31141000 - Water coolers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£93,241 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£93,241 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2029 4-5 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
LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementsupport@lancashire.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR4 5SB
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AQUAID

Further Information

Notice Documents

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