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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: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-92968032-ea87-4d0b-98dc-78af2d4cd8cc

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## Summary

Northumbria University at Newcastle has concluded the procurement process for the "GB-Newcastle upon Tyne: T25-0005 Maintenance of Water Coolers" contract. This contract involves the supply and maintenance of a variety of water coolers across the university's campus in the North East of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure and is classified under the industry category of water coolers (CPV code: 31141000). The contract, with a value of £60,000, spans from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2030. The award stage was completed on 20th November 2025, with Culligan UK Limited as the selected supplier.

This contract presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the service sector, particularly those specialising in the installation and maintenance of water cooling systems. The open procurement method facilitated competition, encouraging participation from small and medium enterprises (SMEs), making it ideally suited for companies with expertise in sustainable water solutions and maintenance services. The awarded contract to Culligan UK Limited demonstrates that businesses of various scales can successfully compete in this type of public procurement process when they provide comprehensive and competitive offerings.

## 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/69a3eb40-ed3b-4d74-ba0f-d52ee4364afd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CULLIGAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31141000 - Water coolers

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2025 at 15:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69a3eb40-ed3b-4d74-ba0f-d52ee4364afd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69a3eb40-ed3b-4d74-ba0f-d52ee4364afd
  20th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=995936302
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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