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Supply and Maintenance of Water Coolers

Awarded to GORILLA WATERCOOLERS LIMITED

Chesterfield Borough Council(buyer)

Published
Published 17 September 2026
Deadline
Closed 8 October 2026

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Overview

Chesterfield Borough Council is seeking a supplier for the supply and maintenance of water coolers across various council sites. The contract has an estimated total value of £75,000. Bids must be submitted by 8 October 2026.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£75,000
Procedure
Below threshold - open competition
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
17 September 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Water coolersRepair and maintenance services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£12,635
Award date
4 November 2026
Contract period
26 October 2026 → 25 October 2027
Contract length
1 year
Could run to
8 November 2030
Against estimate
83% below
Bids received
13
Winner
  • GORILLA WATERCOOLERS LIMITED

This contract ends on 25 October 2027, or 8 November 2030 if every extension is used.

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About the winner

GORILLA WATERCOOLERS LIMITED

Based in
Birmingham
Public contracts won
2
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Competition and scoring

Bids received

13

12 from SMEs

Open and restricted tenders in Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting drew a median of 4 bids over the last 24 months; 13% received only one.

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Price 100% · Quality 0%

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Market context

Typical award in Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

£113,558

Median of 1,597 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 89% below the median.

Chesterfield Borough Council in the last 12 months

43

contracts awarded, worth £11,766,757 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    5 November 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    17 September 2026

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