--- title: "Torbay Council Expression of Interest for Supply of Point of Use Water Coolers, Bottled Water, and associated equipment 2025." ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058565" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-058565" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058565.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058565.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "TORBAY COUNCIL" published: "2025-08-11" --- # Torbay Council Expression of Interest for Supply of Point of Use Water Coolers, Bottled Water, and associated equipment 2025. Buyer: TORBAY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058565 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-058565) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058565.json) ## Summary Torbay Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for water coolers, bottled water, and associated equipment for their corporate buildings across various locations in Torbay. This procurement falls under the category of goods, specifically targeting the food, beverages, tobacco, and related products industry, as well as drink coolers. The procurement process initiated as a tender and seeks to gauge market interest through an Expression of Interest (EOI). Interested suppliers must submit their EOIs by 27 August 2025. The anticipated contract period will commence on 15 October 2025 and conclude on 14 October 2027, with a maximum contract extension possible until 15 October 2029. This procurement provides significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those in the beverage and equipment supply industries. It is an excellent opening for businesses providing innovative and cost-effective water solutions to secure a foothold within a public authority sector. Suppliers who can offer competitive pricing, reliable supply chains, and comply with Torbay Council's requirements on plumbed-in and free-standing bottle water coolers stand a strong chance to win this opportunity. Participating in such tenders can enhance business growth by establishing long-term government contracts and expanding into new markets within the United Kingdom. ## Notice This Expression of Interest (EOI) is to identify if there is interest in future supply, within the market for provision of of Water Coolers (both Point of Use (plumbed-in), and free-standing bottled devices), bottled water, and associated equipment, within Torbay Council's corporate buildings in various locations within Torbay. PLEASE NOTE: Interested Suppliers are required to fully complete sections B1 and B2 of the Expression of Interest document, and return the document (as an attachment) through the 'Messaging' facility of this opportunity, on this ProContract e-tendering system, by 12:00 noon on Wednesday 27 August 2025. It is not acceptable for interested suppliers to only express their interest. They must also complete and submit the Expression of Interest document, as an attachment, via the 'Messaging' facility before the deadline, for their EOI to be accepted by Torbay Council. ### Planning Information This Expression of Interest (EOI) is to identify if there is interest in future supply, within the market for provision of of Water Coolers (both Point of Use (plumbed-in), and free-standing bottled devices), bottled water, and associated equipment, within Torbay Council's corporate buildings in various locations within Torbay. PLEASE NOTE: Interested Suppliers are required to fully complete sections B1 and B2 of the Expression of Interest document, and return the document (as an attachment) through the ‘Messaging’ facility of this opportunity, on this ProContract e-tendering system, by 12:00 noon on ??? August 2025. It is not acceptable for interested suppliers to only express their interest. They must also complete and submit the Expression of Interest document, as an attachment, via the 'Messaging' facility before the deadline, for their EOI to be accepted by Torbay Council. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047734-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 8 Sep 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Oct 2025 - 14 Oct 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £26,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | TORBAY COUNCIL | | Locality | TORQUAY | | Post town | Torquay | | Postcode | TQ1 3DR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK42 Torbay | | Local authority | Torbay | | Electoral ward | Tormohun | | Westminster constituency | Torbay | | Delivery location | TLK42 Torbay | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories ### Codes - 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 37414700 - Drink coolers ## Release History - 11 Aug 2025 at 14:54 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047734-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047734-2025 11th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.torbay.gov.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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