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title: "Water Coolers"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000831968"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE"
published: "2026-05-14"
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# Water Coolers

Buyer: SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000831968

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## Summary

The procurement process overseen by the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service, headquartered at Saughton House, Edinburgh, involves the provision of water coolers across its estate. Titled "Water Coolers," this contract is categorised under general public services within the UK Mile, Scotland (UKM) region. This direct award, through a framework agreement with no initial call for competition, commenced on 11th April 2026. It features a four-year duration, initially set for two years, with two optional one-year extensions. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with BWT UK Limited identified as the supplier, and the contract's total value is £240,000. The procurement method applied was limited, underlining a compliant direct award within a framework agreement setting.

This contract presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs involved in the supply and maintenance of water coolers and associated consumables. It is well-suited for businesses capable of providing plumbed-in and bottled water coolers, along with maintenance services such as sanitisation and filter changes. Additionally, enterprises dealing in consumables like water bottles and bio cups could find substantial business potential in this contract. Engaging in such frameworks can enhance market presence and establish a foothold in the public sector for entities specialising in sustainable and efficient hydration solutions.

## Notice

The Water Coolers Contract will cover majority of SCTS estate and its full contract duration will be 4 years (a 2 year initial period with the ability for SCTS to extend for a further 12 months and then another 12 months). This Contract will include Plumbed in Water Coolers, Bottled Water Coolers and Consumables. The Plumbed in Water Coolers will include cold and ambient - free standing, cold and ambient - table top (existing coolers), cold and ambient - table top (any additional), bi-annual sanitisations and filter changes and call out for parts/labour/maintenance. The Bottled Water Coolers will include cold and ambient - free standing, quarterly sanitisations and filter changes and call out for parts/labour/maintenance. Finally, consumables will include 18.9 ltr Water Bottles, Refundable Bottle Deposits and 7oz BIO cups

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct Award through Framework- Scotland Excel Supply, Delivery, Installation and maintenance of Water Coolers and Associated Consumables 20/21. This Contract is for Water Coolers required to provide water across the SCTS Estate. The Water Coolers Contract will cover the entire mainland SCTS estate and its duration will be 4 years (a 2 year contract with the ability for SCTS to extend for a further 12 months and then another 12 months).. Direct Award through Framework- Scotland Excel Supply, Delivery, Installation and maintenance of Water Coolers and Associated Consumables 20/21

### Procurement Information

compliant direct award through framework agreement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555857 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Apr 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 | £240,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH11 3XD |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Sighthill/Gorgie |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31141000 - Water coolers

## Release History

- 14 May 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555857

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555857
  Water Coolers - The Water Coolers Contract will cover majority of SCTS estate and its full contract duration will be 4 years (a 2 year initial period with the ability for SCTS to extend for a further 12 months and then another 12 months). This Contract will include Plumbed in Water Coolers, Bottled Water Coolers and Consumables. The Plumbed in Water Coolers will include cold and ambient - free standing, cold and ambient - table top (existing coolers), cold and ambient - table top (any additional), bi-annual sanitisations and filter changes and call out for parts/labour/maintenance. The Bottled Water Coolers will include cold and ambient - free standing, quarterly sanitisations and filter changes and call out for parts/labour/maintenance. Finally, consumables will include 18.9 ltr Water Bottles, Refundable Bottle Deposits and 7oz BIO cups

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotcourtstribunals.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831968

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