--- title: "CA18308 - Pre-Market Engagement: Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Hot Water Boilers and Chilled/Ambient Water Dispensers" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-54072f32-b1ce-4ee7-8538-934c770aa99b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-54072f32-b1ce-4ee7-8538-934c770aa99b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-54072f32-b1ce-4ee7-8538-934c770aa99b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-54072f32-b1ce-4ee7-8538-934c770aa99b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BEDFORD COLLEGE" published: "2026-08-10" --- # CA18308 - Pre-Market Engagement: Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Hot Water Boilers and Chilled/Ambient Water Dispensers Buyer: BEDFORD COLLEGE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-54072f32-b1ce-4ee7-8538-934c770aa99b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-54072f32-b1ce-4ee7-8538-934c770aa99b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-54072f32-b1ce-4ee7-8538-934c770aa99b.json) ## Summary The Bedford College Group is currently undertaking a Preliminary Market Engagement regarding the supply, installation, and maintenance of hot water boilers and chilled/ambient water dispensers across its estate. The procurement is in the planning stage and aims to gather insights into current market capabilities and innovative solutions. The engagement process is taking place in Bedford, England, with input contributions requested from both local and international parties, effective until the end date of 10th November 2026. The industry category focuses on repair and maintenance services, specifically targeting water coolers and heating equipment. This exercise presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the provision and maintenance of water dispensing systems. Ideal contenders are those capable of delivering comprehensive solutions including equipment supply, installation, lifecycle maintenance, and customer support. Engaging in this pre-market initiative could provide valuable exposure and allow businesses to influence the College's future procurement strategy whilst showcasing innovation and sustainable practices. Interested suppliers should participate via the MultiQuote portal, quoting reference CA18308, to contribute to this extensive market analysis. ## Notice Preliminary Market Engagement (PME): Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Hot Water Boilers and Chilled/Ambient Drinking Water Dispensers The Bedford College Group is undertaking a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) exercise to gain a better understanding of the current market and available solutions relating to the provision of hot water boilers and chilled/ambient drinking water dispensers across its estate. The purpose of this engagement is to obtain insight from suppliers regarding the supply, installation, commissioning, maintenance and support of drinking water and hot water dispensing equipment, together with associated servicing, filtration, hygiene management, lifecycle maintenance and customer support arrangements. The College is seeking to understand current market capabilities, emerging technologies, sustainable solutions, innovative delivery models and best practice approaches that may assist in shaping future requirements. Through this engagement, the College wishes to explore the feasibility of a single supplier providing a comprehensive end-to-end service across multiple sites, including equipment provision, installation, planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, servicing and ongoing contract support. Suppliers are invited to provide feedback on equipment options, commercial models, maintenance approaches, implementation considerations, risk factors and any opportunities to improve value for money and service delivery. Information gathered through this exercise will be used to inform the College's understanding of the marketplace, support the development of its future requirements and procurement strategy, and assist in determining the most appropriate approach for any potential future procurement. This Preliminary Market Engagement is being undertaken solely for market research and information-gathering purposes. It does not constitute a call for competition, invitation to tender, request for quotation, or any commitment by The Bedford College Group to commence a procurement process or award a contract. Participation in this exercise will not confer any advantage or disadvantage in relation to any future procurement activity. Interested organisations are invited to review the accompanying Preliminary Market Engagement documentation and complete the questionnaire via the MultiQuote portal. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA18308. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA18308 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be18d1e9-dd16-4b3d-bf5d-3ee69a59ae62 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 10 Nov 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BEDFORD COLLEGE | | Locality | BEDFORD | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK42 9AH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford | | Local authority | Bedford | | Electoral ward | Cauldwell | | Westminster constituency | Bedford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 31141000 - Water coolers - 39715200 - Heating equipment - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services ## Release History - 10 Aug 2026 at 10:36 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be18d1e9-dd16-4b3d-bf5d-3ee69a59ae62 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be18d1e9-dd16-4b3d-bf5d-3ee69a59ae62 10th August 2026 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://suppliers.multiquote.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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