Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bf2-b22f-72da-9980-91afde09fccb/the-supply-and-distribution-of-plumbed-in-water-dispensers-and-related-services

awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# The Supply and Distribution of Plumbed In Water Dispensers and Related Services

[Buckinghamshire New University](https://tendernation.io/buyers/buckinghamshire-new-university)

Incumbent usually keeps it

Estimated value

£105,000

Published

18 Nov 2016

Deadline

Closed

15 Feb 2016

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Buyer says suitable for VCSEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice.
- Small contract value

    Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

The University is coming to the end of its current water cooler contract for the supply of mains fed cold and hot water machines and is seeking competitive tenders for the lease and maintenance (bi annual maintenance of these machines).

The University currently have a total of 68 machines across our three sites :

At High Wycombe Campus we have 17 Hot/Cold Floor standing machines, 26 Cold Floor standing machines and 6 Counter top Hot/Cold machines

At Uxbridge Campus we have 2 Floor standing Cold machines and 2 counter top Hot/Cold machines

At Missenden Abbey we have 15 Floor standing Cold only machines.

The University on average purchase 48 boxes (2,000 cups per box) on a quarterly basis.

Go to [in-tendhost.co.uk/bucksnewuni](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bucksnewuni), to view tender opportunities and current contracts.

Additional information: Go to [in-tendhost.co.uk/bucksnewuni](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bucksnewuni), to view tender opportunities and current contracts.

## CPV classification

Water coolers

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/3f8aec75-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b)

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