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title: "GB-Newcastle upon Tyne: T25-0005 Maintenance of Water Coolers"
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# GB-Newcastle upon Tyne: T25-0005 Maintenance of Water Coolers

Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY AT NEWCASTLE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2a4dda3e-3767-4203-8b75-6158866eeff1

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Northumbria University at Newcastle is titled "GB-Newcastle upon Tyne: T25-0005 Maintenance of Water Coolers". This tender falls under the services category, specifically for water coolers, and is located in the North East of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently active and in the tender phase, with the tender period closing on 27th October 2025 at 09:00 GMT. The contract, valued at £500,000, is set to commence on 1st January 2026 and conclude on 31st December 2030. The procurement will follow an open procedure, inviting bids from interested parties.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of supplying and maintaining water coolers across the university's campus. The opportunity is particularly appealing for businesses specialising in water cooler installations and maintenance services, willing to engage in a long-term contract. Businesses adept at providing reliable water refill services and regular maintenance checks would find this tender well-suited to their expertise, allowing them to expand their service offerings within an educational institution environment.

## Notice

The University has a range of water coolers across Campus which are a mixture of plumbed in, free-standing, rented and owned. We are looking for one supplier to supply and maintain the units as well as provide water refills Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2087577b-7188-4732-b909-0e603aa61b1f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY AT NEWCASTLE |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8ST |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31141000 - Water coolers

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2025 at 14:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2087577b-7188-4732-b909-0e603aa61b1f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2087577b-7188-4732-b909-0e603aa61b1f
  2nd October 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Newcastle-upon-Tyne:-T25-0005-Maintenance-of-Water-Coolers/U32Q55Y9H8
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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