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# Water Coolers

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5e19a549-28c3-4b09-96d3-df7381e171a2

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## Summary

The University of Salford has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Water Coolers," classified under CPV code 31141000 for water coolers and 39222000 for catering supplies. The procurement process utilised an open procedure (below threshold) for goods and concluded with an award. The contract, valued at £87,087 GBP, was awarded on 13 February 2025 to Bensons Vending Limited. The procurement relates to the replacement of watercooler machines across the university's Peel Park and Frederick Road campus buildings, ensuring the machines are placed in high footfall areas and can refill sports bottles with ambient and chilled water. The contract period will start on 31 March 2025 and end on 31 March 2030, with no provisions for bottle-fed machines or cups at the installations.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the water cooler supply and servicing industry, particularly those specialising in high-traffic institutional environments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were deemed suitable to compete in this procurement, indicating an opportunity for smaller businesses to expand their market presence or enter into partnerships with large institutions like the University of Salford. By securing a contract of this nature, businesses can enhance their portfolio with a prestigious client and gain a foothold in the educational sector. This could further lead to future contracts and collaborations, potentially driving substantial business growth.

## Notice

* The University of Salford currently has two companies servicing 3 campuses (Peel Park, Frederick Road and Media City) and each school being allowed to manage their own requirements which has led to confusion and lack of ownership with staff turnover. * The University has over 25,000 students and 3,000 staff across the 3 campuses. * Some buildings are open 24/7 and others locked during the evenings & weekends. * Some areas are open outside of term time. * The University of Salford is seeking to replace its existing watercooler machines located across it's Peel Park and Frederick Road campus buildings. * The objective is to ensure watercoolers are in high footfall public areas of buildings and they are able to refill sports bottles with ambient and chilled water. * Plastic/paper cups will not be provided at machines. * The use of bottle-fed machines is not to be considered. Additional information: Full tender documentation can be accessed via InTend. All tender queries must be made via InTend. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/salford/aspx/Home

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fde7b97-b87f-4158-b7e0-69cc14e8f708 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £87,087 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE) |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M5 4WT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Ordsall |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BENSONS VENDING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 31141000 - Water coolers
- 39222000 - Catering supplies

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2025 at 15:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fde7b97-b87f-4158-b7e0-69cc14e8f708

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fde7b97-b87f-4158-b7e0-69cc14e8f708
  13th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/salford/aspx/Home

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