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# 900_26 Water Dispensers, Associated Consumables and Services

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/900-26-water-dispensers-associated-consumables-and-services-ocds-h6vhtk-05114f). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO: "900_26 Water Dispensers, Associated Consumables and Services". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: £4,800,000. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 15 Jan 2026, 12:00 GMT. Published submission portal: www.eastmidstenders.org.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/leicestershire-county-council-trading-as-espo-GB-PPON-PYDD-1122-TCVN)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £4,800,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 15 January 2026 at 12:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Water coolers, Water installations, Water-bottle holders and holsters
- **Delivery Location:** GG, IM, JE, UK
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 8 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/900-26-water-dispensers-associated-consumables-and-services-ocds-h6vhtk-05114f#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-05114f`

- **Who May Use the Framework:** As a Centralised procurement authority as defined in the Procurement Act 2023, the Framework is open for use by Public Bodies (defined at https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; The Corporate Office of the House of Lords, The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details on general classification of end user establishments and geographical areas are available at: https://www.espo.org/legal

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/900-26-water-dispensers-associated-consumables-and-services-ocds-h6vhtk-05114f#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [eastmidstenders.org](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastmidstenders.org%2F.)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/900-26-water-dispensers-associated-consumables-and-services-ocds-h6vhtk-05114f#participate

## Description
An ESPO multi supplier framework for the supply and maintenance of water coolers and associated equipment.
The Framework is NOT divided into lots.
For any additional details please also refer to https://www.espo.org/water-dispensers-associated-consumables-and-services-900-26.html
Note: Overall framework award was concluded on 30/04/2026, with this notice being published to follow on from this.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 18925000, 31141000, 39370000
- **Delivery regions:** GG, IM, JE, UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB, GG, IM, JE
- **Estimated Value:** £4,800,000

- **Contract Period:** 31/03/2026 to 31/03/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (1)
- **Award:** 900_26 Water Dispensers, Associated Consumables and Services (active)
  - Award id: `1`
  - Supplier(s): **ALPINE VENDING CO LIMITED, BWT UK LIMITED, CAMBRIDGE VENDING SOLUTIONS LIMITED (+11 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-134349`, `GB-FTS-134373`, `GB-PPON:PXWV-2283-WQCV`, `GB-COH:04543464`, `GB-FTS-56424`, `GB-FTS-186202`, `GB-FTS-176734`, `GB-COH:02302169`, `GB-COH:09006826`, `GB-COH:10951145`, `GB-FTS-56427`, `GB-COH:04951781`, `GB-FTS-134370`, `GB-COH:03230409`
  - Value: £4,000,000
  - Date: 26/03/2026

## Contracts (1)
- **Contract:** 900_26 Water Dispensers, Associated Consumables and Services (active)
  - Signed Value: £4,000,000
  - Signed Date: 19/04/2026

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F078564-2025)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-05-07T09:40:42.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-15T23:26:39.973Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-05114f