Planning

Torbay Council Expression of Interest for Supply of Point of Use Water Coolers, Bottled Water, and associated equipment 2025.

TORBAY COUNCIL

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Planning

11 Aug 2025 at 14:54

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Torbay Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for water coolers, bottled water, and associated equipment for their corporate buildings across various locations in Torbay. This procurement falls under the category of goods, specifically targeting the food, beverages, tobacco, and related products industry, as well as drink coolers. The procurement process initiated as a tender and seeks to gauge market interest through an Expression of Interest (EOI). Interested suppliers must submit their EOIs by 27 August 2025. The anticipated contract period will commence on 15 October 2025 and conclude on 14 October 2027, with a maximum contract extension possible until 15 October 2029.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those in the beverage and equipment supply industries. It is an excellent opening for businesses providing innovative and cost-effective water solutions to secure a foothold within a public authority sector. Suppliers who can offer competitive pricing, reliable supply chains, and comply with Torbay Council's requirements on plumbed-in and free-standing bottle water coolers stand a strong chance to win this opportunity. Participating in such tenders can enhance business growth by establishing long-term government contracts and expanding into new markets within the United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Torbay Council Expression of Interest for Supply of Point of Use Water Coolers, Bottled Water, and associated equipment 2025.

Notice Description

This Expression of Interest (EOI) is to identify if there is interest in future supply, within the market for provision of of Water Coolers (both Point of Use (plumbed-in), and free-standing bottled devices), bottled water, and associated equipment, within Torbay Council's corporate buildings in various locations within Torbay. PLEASE NOTE: Interested Suppliers are required to fully complete sections B1 and B2 of the Expression of Interest document, and return the document (as an attachment) through the 'Messaging' facility of this opportunity, on this ProContract e-tendering system, by 12:00 noon on Wednesday 27 August 2025. It is not acceptable for interested suppliers to only express their interest. They must also complete and submit the Expression of Interest document, as an attachment, via the 'Messaging' facility before the deadline, for their EOI to be accepted by Torbay Council.

Planning Information

This Expression of Interest (EOI) is to identify if there is interest in future supply, within the market for provision of of Water Coolers (both Point of Use (plumbed-in), and free-standing bottled devices), bottled water, and associated equipment, within Torbay Council's corporate buildings in various locations within Torbay. PLEASE NOTE: Interested Suppliers are required to fully complete sections B1 and B2 of the Expression of Interest document, and return the document (as an attachment) through the ‘Messaging’ facility of this opportunity, on this ProContract e-tendering system, by 12:00 noon on ??? August 2025. It is not acceptable for interested suppliers to only express their interest. They must also complete and submit the Expression of Interest document, as an attachment, via the 'Messaging' facility before the deadline, for their EOI to be accepted by Torbay Council.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058565
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047734-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

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

CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

37414700 - Drink coolers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Oct 2025 - 14 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TORBAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Commercial Services
Contact Email
commercial.services@torbay.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01803 201201

Buyer Location

Locality
TORQUAY
Postcode
TQ1 3DR
Post Town
Torquay
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK42 Torbay
Delivery Location
TLK42 Torbay
Local Authority
Torbay
Electoral Ward
Tormohun
Westminster Constituency
Torbay

Further Information

Notice Documents

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