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title: "The Supply and Distribution of Plumbed In Water Dispensers and Related Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BUCKINGHAMSHIRE NEW UNIVERSITY"
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# The Supply and Distribution of Plumbed In Water Dispensers and Related Services

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE NEW UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3f8aec75-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Buckinghamshire New University is seeking tenders for the supply and distribution of plumbed-in water dispensers and related services, as their existing water cooler contract concludes. This procurement, classified under the industry category of water coolers (CPV code 31141000), has reached the award stage following a complete tender process. The contract, which began on 1st April 2016 and will run until 31st March 2021, has a total value of £105,000. The tender period for submissions ended on 15th February 2016, and the delivery addresses are located in High Wycombe, Uxbridge, and Missenden Abbey within the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the provision and maintenance of water dispensers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can demonstrate the capacity to deliver and maintain multiple machines across different locations will be well-positioned to compete successfully for this contract. With the university's requirement for a regular supply of consumables and maintenance services, businesses capable of offering robust support and innovative solutions will find a viable avenue for growth in this tender.

## Notice

The University is coming to the end of its current water cooler contract for the supply of mains fed cold and hot water machines and is seeking competitive tenders for the lease and maintenance (bi annual maintenance of these machines). The University currently have a total of 68 machines across our three sites : At High Wycombe Campus we have 17 Hot/Cold Floor standing machines, 26 Cold Floor standing machines and 6 Counter top Hot/Cold machines At Uxbridge Campus we have 2 Floor standing Cold machines and 2 counter top Hot/Cold machines At Missenden Abbey we have 15 Floor standing Cold only machines. The University on average purchase 48 boxes (2,000 cups per box) on a quarterly basis. Go to https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bucksnewuni, to view tender opportunities and current contracts. Additional information: Go to https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bucksnewuni, to view tender opportunities and current contracts.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2a05c50-915f-4f5a-baa5-f19f262b02e9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2016 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2016 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £105,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,026 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE NEW UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | HIGH WYCOMBE |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP11 2JZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Wycombe |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AQUARIUS X1 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31141000 - Water coolers

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2a05c50-915f-4f5a-baa5-f19f262b02e9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2a05c50-915f-4f5a-baa5-f19f262b02e9
  29th January 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bucksnewuni
  University Procurement Portal

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