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Water Cooler Solutions

Awarded to CaterLink Limited (Trading as Caterlink), Culinera Limited, Culligan (UK) Limited +3 more

Waythrough(buyer)

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Published 19 June 2023
Deadline
Closed 4 August 2023

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Overview

Waythrough has awarded contracts for the supply, installation, and maintenance of water cooler solutions to six suppliers: CaterLink Limited, Culinera Limited, Culligan (UK) Limited, Fairtrade Vending, Mix & Vend, and Nourish Contract Catering Ltd, with a combined contract value of £270,906. The delivery is now complete.

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Lots (8)

  • Catering – Education Only

    Supply, install and maintenance of water cooler solutions

    Won by Culinera LimitedWon by CaterLink Limited (Trading as Caterlink)Won by Nourish Contract Catering LtdWon by Culligan (UK) Limited
  • Catering – Public Sector (Non-Education)

    This LOT is for the supply of a variety of catering Services to the wider public sector (excluding education) including, but not limited to local authorities, NHS trusts, care homes, prisons, police, residential schools, study centres, children's activity centres. Customers will have their own requirements and Suppliers will need to be able to provide a Service that will cover the following: •Ambient foods/ready meals for premises where chilling food is not an option •Delivery of hot or cold foods to venue •Enhanced dining experiences including serving of alcohol •Hot or cold food options •On site preparation and Service Suppliers awarded onto this LOT are expected to: •Ensure use of quality ingredients including fresh, frozen, tinned and dried •Offer a variety of menu choices •Tailor Services to meet specific needs in relation to allergies and medical conditions •Tailor Services to meet specific needs in relation to religion, culture and ethnicity •Use local providers and seasonal produce wherever possible

  • Vending Machines

    This LOT is for the supply of all types of vending machines including, but not limited to •Coffee/hot beverages vending machine •Cold drinks vending machine •Food vending machine •Healthy vending machine •Smart vending machine •Snack vending machine Customers will have their own requirements and Suppliers will need to be able to provide a Service that will cover the following options: •Brand new vending machines •Fully managed service including restocking •Indoor and outdoor options •Lease/rental of vending machine •Maintenance and servicing •Option to be branded •Outright purchase of vending machine •Refurbished vending machines •Self-filled machines

    Won by Mix & VendWon by Fairtrade Vending
  • Water Cooler Solutions

    This LOT is for the supply, installation, maintenance and service of water cooler solutions for the public sector to include but not be limited to •Bottled water cooler units •Hot and cold-water tap •Hot water boilers •Mains fed water coolers Customers will have their own requirements and Suppliers will need to be able to provide a Service that will cover the following options: •Bottled water delivery •Installation services •Lease/rental or outright purchase options •Regular service and maintenance including sanitation •Supply of recyclable cups and accessories

    Won by Culligan (UK) Limited
  • Catering – Education Only

    This LOT is for the supply of a lunchtime catering service to any education establishment. In addition to a lunchtime service Customers may also require other Services which may include, but not be limited to, breakfast, mid-morning break and after school Services. Suppliers awarded onto this LOT are expected to: •Be able to transport hot food to Customers site if the site only has a servery •Create flexible menus •Ensure use of quality ingredients including fresh, frozen, tinned and dried •Tailor Services to meet specific needs in relation to allergies and medical conditions •Tailor Services to meet specific needs in relation to religion, culture and ethnicity •Use local providers and seasonal produce wherever possible Additional information: All Public Bodies will have access to this Framework Agreement with the agreement with the Contracting Authority. Those organisations who wish to access this Framework Agreement are detailed in the Invitation to Tender document.

    £100,000,000
  • Catering – Public Sector (Non-Education)

    This LOT is for the supply of a variety of catering Services to the wider public sector (excluding education) including, but not limited to local authorities, NHS trusts, care homes, prisons, police, residential schools, study centres, children's activity centres. Customers will have their own requirements and Suppliers will need to be able to provide a Service that will cover the following: •Ambient foods/ready meals for premises where chilling food is not an option •Delivery of hot or cold foods to venue •Enhanced dining experiences including serving of alcohol •Hot or cold food options •On site preparation and Service   Suppliers awarded onto this LOT are expected to: •Ensure use of quality ingredients including fresh, frozen, tinned and dried •Offer a variety of menu choices •Tailor Services to meet specific needs in relation to allergies and medical conditions •Tailor Services to meet specific needs in relation to religion, culture and ethnicity •Use local providers and seasonal produce wherever possible Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

    £100,000,000
  • Vending Machines

    This LOT is for the supply of all types of vending machines including, but not limited to •Coffee/hot beverages vending machine •Cold drinks vending machine •Food vending machine •Healthy vending machine •Smart vending machine •Snack vending machine Customers will have their own requirements and Suppliers will need to be able to provide a Service that will cover the following options: •Brand new vending machines •Fully managed service including restocking •Indoor and outdoor options •Lease/rental of vending machine •Maintenance and servicing •Option to be branded •Outright purchase of vending machine •Refurbished vending machines •Self-filled machines Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

    £100,000,000
  • Water Cooler Solutions

    This LOT is for the supply, installation, maintenance and service of water cooler solutions for the public sector to include but not be limited to •Bottled water cooler units •Hot and cold-water tap •Hot water boilers •Mains fed water coolers Customers will have their own requirements and Suppliers will need to be able to provide a Service that will cover the following options: •Bottled water delivery •Installation services •Lease/rental or outright purchase options •Regular service and maintenance including sanitation •Supply of recyclable cups and accessories Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

    £100,000,000

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£400,000,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
Published
19 June 2023
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Water coolersVending machinesCatering services for other enterprises or other institutionsSchool catering services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£270,906
Award date
27 August 2026
Contract period
— → 31 October 2027
Winners
  • CaterLink Limited (Trading as Caterlink)
  • Culinera Limited
  • Culligan (UK) Limited
  • Fairtrade Vending
  • Mix & Vend
  • Nourish Contract Catering Ltd

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    28 August 2026

  2. Contract

    10 January 2024

  3. Contract Notice

    19 June 2023

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