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Provision of rental of water coolers

UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE

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28 Jul 2025 at 08:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the University of Gloucestershire as the buying organisation and is focused on the provision of water cooler rentals. This contract falls under the 'goods' category, with a specific industry classification for water coolers. The geographic location for this procurement is Cheltenham, United Kingdom. The process has reached the award stage, with AquAid (Midlands & South Wales) being awarded the contract on 14th July 2025. The contract is valued at £35,475 and commenced on 1st August 2025, running through to 31st July 2030. The procurement method utilised was classified as 'below threshold - unknown.'

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth within the supply sector, particularly for businesses specialising in water cooler provisions and other related goods. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which are focused on regional supply and can meet the logistical demands of providing equipment to institutions like universities, would find this contract particularly advantageous. Engaging in such contracts can help businesses build reputable partnerships with public authorities and expand their footprint in the public procurement domain.

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Notice Title

Provision of rental of water coolers

Notice Description

Contract for the rental of water coolers at University of Gloucestershire

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0566b1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043311-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,475 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@glos.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELTENHAM
Postcode
GL50 2RH
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheltenham
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Cheltenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AQUAID (MIDLANDS & SOUTH WALES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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