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715917484 - PPN Provision of Naval Base Water Coolers

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

11 Aug 2026 at 16:01

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has initiated a planned procurement process for the provision of water coolers at HMNB Devonport in Plymouth. The procurement relates to the supply and maintenance of both plumbed-in and standalone water units, including associated consumables. The tender, valued at approximately £182,000, falls under the 'goods' category with a CPV classification of 'Water coolers'. The current stage is 'Planning', with an open procedure method being utilised. The key dates to note include the end of the tender period on 9th October 2026 and the potential contract start on 1st January 2027. The procurement is facilitated in the English language and adheres to the legal framework detailed in UKPGA 2023.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses in the water cooler supply and maintenance sector. Companies with experience in servicing and supplying water dispensers, particularly those with plumbed-in solutions, would find this contract advantageous. The ability to meet ongoing consumable needs will also be key. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with a robust service infrastructure in the UK could explore this procurement to expand their government client portfolio. The open procedure gives a transparent opportunity to bid for those capable of handling the technical and logistical demands of servicing a naval base. With optional contract extensions, aligning your business with this tender could offer long-term growth potential.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

715917484 - PPN Provision of Naval Base Water Coolers

Notice Description

Provision of supply and maintenance/servicing of site wide Water Coolers. Mixture of plumbed in and stand alone water units. To include supply of consumables associated with the requirement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e1d6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076429-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

31141000 - Water coolers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£151,666 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£151,666 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
14 Sep 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL2 2BG
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
TLK41 Plymouth
Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Devonport
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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