---
title: "Supply of Water Coolers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0613bc"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0613bc.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-02-02"
---

# Supply of Water Coolers

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0613bc

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## Summary

Nottingham Trent University has completed a procurement process for the "Supply of Water Coolers" within the services category, specifically catering services for other enterprises or institutions. The contract was directly awarded to Cooleraid Ltd under a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition, as it falls outside the directive's scope. The procurement, valued at £300,000, was finalised on 29th January 2026, and involves the rental provision of water cooler units, including servicing and breakdown cover, across the main campus locations in the UKF14 region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of catering and related services, particularly those capable of supplying and maintaining water cooler units. Large enterprises with proven expertise in servicing institutional clients could particularly benefit from such contracts. The direct award process highlights the importance of maintaining a strong reputation and existing frameworks with public bodies to seize such direct opportunities.

## Notice

The provision of water cooler units on a rental basis across main campus locations. Includes servicing and breakdown cover.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of water cooler units on a rental basis across main campus locations. Includes servicing and breakdown cover.

### Procurement Information

Direct award via an external framework provider.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008754-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £300,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG1 4FQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | St. Ann's |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | TLF14 Nottingham |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2026 at 09:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008754-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ntu.ac.uk

## Provenance

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