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Water Coolers Provision

SOUTH YORKSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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24 Jul 2025 at 10:45

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process by the South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority, headquartered in Sheffield, pertains to the provision of water coolers across their estate. Identified under the title "Water Coolers Provision," it falls within the services category, specifically maintenance and rental services for water coolers and boilers. The procurement stage is marked as complete with the award decision dated 26th June 2025. The process followed a below-threshold method, indicating a likely streamlined approach. The contract, valued at approximately £47,631.60 (gross), spans from 24th July 2025 to 23rd July 2028, serving regions in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the water cooler rental and maintenance industry. Large-scale suppliers, especially those experienced in service delivery to public authorities, would find this contract particularly appealing for expansion into public sector markets. Given the maintenance and rental aspect, organisations capable of offering comprehensive repair and support services for water-related equipment will be well-suited to engage in such contracts, fostering relationships with key governmental bodies and enhancing their market presence.

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Notice Title

Water Coolers Provision

Notice Description

Water Cooler and Water Boiler Rental / Maintenance across SYFR Estate: Rental & maintenance of mains fed water coolers 47 Maintenance of bottle-fed water coolers 1 Maintenance of water boilers 33 Maintenance of Zip Taps (or equivalent brand) 11 Maintenance of Ice Machine 1 Totals 93

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056547
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042679-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

31141000 - Water coolers

37481000 - Ice maintenance machines

50513000 - Repair and maintenance services of taps

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,693 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jul 2025 - 23 Jul 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH YORKSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@syfire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 3FG
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AQUAID FRANCHISING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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