# Water Coolers

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD\(THE\).

## Key facts

- Buyer: [UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD\(THE\)](/buyers/university-of-salford-the/contract-awards)
- Supplier: Bensons Vending Limited
- Award value: £87,087
- Tender value: £40,000
- Award date: 13 February 2025
- Published: 13 February 2025
- Contract start: 31 March 2025
- Contract end: 31 March 2030
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: goods
- Notice ID: 4fde7b97-b87f-4158-b7e0-69cc14e8f708-826172
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5e19a549-28c3-4b09-96d3-df7381e171a2

## Description

• The University of Salford currently has two companies servicing 3 campuses \(Peel Park, Frederick Road and Media City\) and each school being allowed to manage their own requirements which has led to confusion and lack of ownership with staff turnover\. • The University has over 25,000 students and 3,000 staff across the 3 campuses\. • Some buildings are open 24/7 and others locked during the evenings & weekends\. • Some areas are open outside of term time\. • The University of Salford is seeking to replace its existing watercooler machines located across it's Peel Park and Frederick Road campus buildings\. • The objective is to ensure watercoolers are in high footfall public areas of buildings and they are able to refill sports bottles with ambient and chilled water\. • Plastic/paper cups will not be provided at machines\. • The use of bottle-fed machines is not to be considered\. Additional information: Full tender documentation can be accessed via InTend\. All tender queries must be made via InTend\. https://in-tendhost\.co\.uk/salford/aspx/Home

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fde7b97-b87f-4158-b7e0-69cc14e8f708-826172)