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900_26 Water Dispensers, Associated Consumables and Services

Awarded to ALPINE VENDING CO LIMITED, BWT UK LIMITED, CAMBRIDGE VENDING SOLUTIONS LIMITED +11 more

Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO(buyer)

Published
Published 12 May 2025
Deadline
Closed 15 January 2026
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Overview

Leicestershire County Council (trading as ESPO) has awarded a multi-supplier framework valued at £4 million on 26 March 2026 for the supply and maintenance of water coolers and associated equipment. Fourteen suppliers were selected as framework partners, including Alpine Vending, BWT UK, Cambridge Vending Solutions, and others, to provide water dispensers, consumables, and related services under a non-divided framework arrangement.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Goods
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
12 May 2025
Questions by
8 January 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Water-bottle holders and holstersWater coolersWater installations

Award outcome

Awarded value
£4,000,000
Award date
26 March 2026
Contract period
31 March 2026 → 31 March 2028
Winners
  • ALPINE VENDING CO LIMITED
  • BWT UK LIMITED
  • CAMBRIDGE VENDING SOLUTIONS LIMITED
  • COOL WATER DIRECT LIMITED
  • COOLERAID LTD
  • CULLIGAN (UK) LIMITED
  • EDEN SPRINGS UK LIMITED
  • GLASTONBURY SPRING WATER COMPANY LIMITED
  • GORILLA WATERCOOLERS LIMITED
  • LONDON WATER DELIVERY LTD
  • REFRESH WATER LIMITED
  • THE PERK-COMPANY LTD (t/a Refresh Vending)
  • THIRSTY WORK LIMITED
  • WESSEX PRODUCTS (LEASING) LIMITED

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    7 May 2026

  2. Contract

    31 March 2026

  3. Contract Notice

    1 December 2025

  4. Prior Information Notice

    4 September 2025

  5. Prior Information Notice

    12 May 2025

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