Award

Water Coolers

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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Award

25 Nov 2025 at 13:43

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, now at the award stage, involves Aston University as the buying organisation. The contract is titled "Water Coolers" and falls under the services category, specifically within the industry classification for water coolers (CPV code: 31141000). The procurement method used was selective, through a call-off from a framework agreement. This contract, valued at £48,038.4 with an overall potential value of £80,064, entails the provision, sanitisation, and maintenance of various water coolers, to be delivered to Birmingham (postal code B4 7ET). The procurement reached the award stage on 25 November 2025, with the contract period set from 2 January 2026 to 1 January 2029.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those capable of supplying and maintaining water cooler solutions. While the supplier role has been awarded to Eden Springs UK Limited, businesses that provide complementary services or products related to water coolers could find opportunities within this long-term contract timeline. Companies experienced with providing competitive rental and purchase options or those offering advisory services on optimal equipment placement are particularly well-suited to engage with similar contracts in the future.

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Notice Title

Water Coolers

Notice Description

The requirement is for the following: * A range of different water coolers including plumbed in and bottled water coolers, water fountains and integrated tap systems. * Regular sanitisation and maintenance of water coolers checks in line with industry standards * The option for rental and purchase options * Provide advice and guidance to members to determine the best machine and location for their requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d5ff3903-a21e-48e3-ac4b-d1010576521b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f566bef4-7ea4-4277-8a07-dcdb5e5c343d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£80,064 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,038 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jan 2026 - 1 Jan 2029 3-4 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
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDEN SPRINGS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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