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UWQ304 - Water Coolers - AWARD

UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER

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18 Jun 2025 at 14:36

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Worcester, located in Henwick Grove, Worcester, conducted a procurement process for servicing plumbed-in water coolers under the title "UWQ304 - Water Coolers - AWARD". The tender falls under the industry category of Water Coolers, with a CPV code of 31141000, and covers service provision across diverse geographical locations, including the UK and other regions such as Europe and the Channel Islands. The procurement method employed was a selective approach, specifically a restricted procedure, culminating in the award stage as of 29 May 2025. The contract period began on 16 June 2025 and is set to conclude on 15 June 2027, with the successful supplier being TN WATER LTD.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in the manufacture, supply, and service of water coolers. Though the contract specifically excludes suitability for SMEs and VCSEs, larger enterprises focused on water cooler technology and service can explore growth through establishment of long-term relationships and service contracts within educational institutions. Companies with the capability to deliver bi-annual servicing or supply sophisticated plumbed-in water cooler systems will find this contract particularly beneficial. Businesses with experience in international deliveries may also benefit, as the tender's scope includes multiple global regions.

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Notice Title

UWQ304 - Water Coolers - AWARD

Notice Description

The University requires servicing of all plumbed in water coolers on a bi-annual basis and the option to purchase machines.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c92a4588-ad90-4bd4-bfec-812c4abb53c5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e473a848-ce49-4e34-be76-b69162851647
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,415 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jun 2025 - 15 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR2 6AJ
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
St Clement
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TN WATER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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