Award

Water Machines 2025

NORTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Jan 2026 at 13:13

Tender

22 Aug 2025 at 10:58

Summary of the contracting process

North Tyneside Borough Council has concluded a procurement process titled "Water Machines 2025", focusing on the delivery and maintenance of water dispensing machines across various council sites. The procurement falls under the services category and is based in the UK, specifically in the North Tyneside region. Initially tagged under the tender stage in August 2025, this process has now moved to the award stage as of January 26, 2026, with the contract start date slated for February 1, 2026. This open competition, operating below the threshold, was awarded to Thirsty Work Limited, noting a contract value of £49,680 gross, with an original contract duration ending January 31, 2028, and options for an additional 12-month renewal.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers in the facilities management and water dispensing sectors. The open competition nature of this tender allows small and medium-sized enterprises to participate effectively, given the procurement’s SME considerations. Companies specialising in the provision and maintenance of office amenities, such as water machines, would find this contract particularly fitting, offering both a stable income stream and the potential for long-term partnership with a public authority - highlighted by the possibility of contract renewal. Engaging in this tender allows suppliers to expand their presence in the public sector market and strengthen their service portfolios.

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Notice Title

Water Machines 2025

Notice Description

North Tyneside Council seeks suppliers to provide, install, and maintain a range of water dispensing machines across multiple council sites.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 3rd November 2025 to 2nd November 2027 Possible extension to 2nd November 2028 2 x 12 months with the option to extend by a further 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058cca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006651-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79993100 - Facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTH TYNESIDE
Postcode
NE27 0BY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC22 Tyneside

Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Shiremoor
Westminster Constituency
Cramlington and Killingworth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THIRSTY WORK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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