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title: "Water Coolers"
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buyer: "LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY"
published: "2025-06-13"
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# Water Coolers

Buyer: LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c04c79ae-2ea3-4665-882d-8822eee97bed

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## Summary

The Lancashire Constabulary has concluded the procurement process for the supply of water coolers, an initiative titled "Water Coolers". This procurement falls under the goods category with a CPV classification of 31141000. The contract aims to supply water machines throughout the North West region of the United Kingdom. With a total value of £93,241.60, the procurement adopted a competitive quotation method, classified as below threshold. The tendering process commenced with a tender period ending on 3rd March 2025, leading to an award on 2nd June 2025. The contract covers the period from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2029, and Aquaid, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), has been awarded the contract as the supplier.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for SMEs specialising in the manufacture and supply of water cooling equipment. Companies providing innovative, cost-effective water solutions can benefit significantly from engaging with public sector contracts like this. The preference for competitive quotation below threshold also suggests that SMEs with relevant industry experience and competitive pricing strategies stand a better chance of success in this market. Businesses looking to establish or expand their presence in the North West of England, particularly within public sector procurement, would find this type of contract well-aligned with their growth ambitions.

## Notice

Supply of water machines force wide

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/399fcd1d-a971-45a2-be3e-b43d4bfac8b3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £93,241 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £93,241 |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR4 5SB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31141000 - Water coolers

## Release History

- 13 Jun 2025 at 09:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/399fcd1d-a971-45a2-be3e-b43d4bfac8b3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/399fcd1d-a971-45a2-be3e-b43d4bfac8b3
  13th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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