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Water Coolers

SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service, headquartered at Saughton House, Edinburgh, involves the provision of water coolers across its estate. Titled "Water Coolers," this contract is categorised under general public services within the UK Mile, Scotland (UKM) region. This direct award, through a framework agreement with no initial call for competition, commenced on 11th April 2026. It features a four-year duration, initially set for two years, with two optional one-year extensions. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with BWT UK Limited identified as the supplier, and the contract's total value is £240,000. The procurement method applied was limited, underlining a compliant direct award within a framework agreement setting.

This contract presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs involved in the supply and maintenance of water coolers and associated consumables. It is well-suited for businesses capable of providing plumbed-in and bottled water coolers, along with maintenance services such as sanitisation and filter changes. Additionally, enterprises dealing in consumables like water bottles and bio cups could find substantial business potential in this contract. Engaging in such frameworks can enhance market presence and establish a foothold in the public sector for entities specialising in sustainable and efficient hydration solutions.

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Notice Title

Water Coolers

Notice Description

The Water Coolers Contract will cover majority of SCTS estate and its full contract duration will be 4 years (a 2 year initial period with the ability for SCTS to extend for a further 12 months and then another 12 months). This Contract will include Plumbed in Water Coolers, Bottled Water Coolers and Consumables. The Plumbed in Water Coolers will include cold and ambient - free standing, cold and ambient - table top (existing coolers), cold and ambient - table top (any additional), bi-annual sanitisations and filter changes and call out for parts/labour/maintenance. The Bottled Water Coolers will include cold and ambient - free standing, quarterly sanitisations and filter changes and call out for parts/labour/maintenance. Finally, consumables will include 18.9 ltr Water Bottles, Refundable Bottle Deposits and 7oz BIO cups

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct Award through Framework- Scotland Excel Supply, Delivery, Installation and maintenance of Water Coolers and Associated Consumables 20/21. This Contract is for Water Coolers required to provide water across the SCTS Estate. The Water Coolers Contract will cover the entire mainland SCTS estate and its duration will be 4 years (a 2 year contract with the ability for SCTS to extend for a further 12 months and then another 12 months).. Direct Award through Framework- Scotland Excel Supply, Delivery, Installation and maintenance of Water Coolers and Associated Consumables 20/21

Procurement Information

compliant direct award through framework agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000831968
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555857
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
£240,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH11 3XD
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BWT

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555857
    Water Coolers - The Water Coolers Contract will cover majority of SCTS estate and its full contract duration will be 4 years (a 2 year initial period with the ability for SCTS to extend for a further 12 months and then another 12 months). This Contract will include Plumbed in Water Coolers, Bottled Water Coolers and Consumables. The Plumbed in Water Coolers will include cold and ambient - free standing, cold and ambient - table top (existing coolers), cold and ambient - table top (any additional), bi-annual sanitisations and filter changes and call out for parts/labour/maintenance. The Bottled Water Coolers will include cold and ambient - free standing, quarterly sanitisations and filter changes and call out for parts/labour/maintenance. Finally, consumables will include 18.9 ltr Water Bottles, Refundable Bottle Deposits and 7oz BIO cups

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