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title: "Supply and Distribution of Water Coolers and Bottled Water"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE"
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# Supply and Distribution of Water Coolers and Bottled Water

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ed7bc52d-2b08-4361-8918-ca389904dfd4

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## Summary

The University of Central Lancashire has completed a tender process for the supply and distribution of water coolers and bottled water for its Preston Campus, with a total contract value of £55,000. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement specifically for water coolers. The contract period runs from 8th August 2019 to 7th August 2023. The procurement was initiated as part of a mini competition under the ESPO framework, with the tender period ending on 12th July 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the goods sector, particularly those specialising in water dispensers and bottled water supply. Suppliers capable of delivering timely services, including machine maintenance and sanitisation, would be well-positioned to compete for similar tenders. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract particularly accessible, enhancing their growth potential in the public procurement market.

## Notice

The University has conducted a mini competition using the ESPO framework agreement (Water Coolers 900W- Lot 3 - Bottled Water Coolers) for the supply and distribution of water dispensers and bottled water for its Preston Campus. The Preston Campus currently has 65 water coolers on site; these are located within various buildings on the main city centre campus. The University require a supplier to deliver bottled water to these dispensers in a proactive and timely manner, maintain the machines and ensure that each is sanitised on a quarterly basis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a02304cf-7dc1-43be-aa9c-035f12559ad1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 7 Aug 2019 - 7 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 2TQ |
| 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 | EDEN SPRINGS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31141000 - Water coolers

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2019 at 07:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a02304cf-7dc1-43be-aa9c-035f12559ad1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a02304cf-7dc1-43be-aa9c-035f12559ad1
  7th August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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