This framework will provide educational institutions with access to experienced industry suppliers who can supply and install Drinking Water Dispensers and Fountains, and Integrated Tap Systems around your campus. The framework offers a choice of 6 suppliers split across 5 lots, which are detailed below;

 

Lot 1 – Bottled Water Dispensers - the supply and ongoing maintenance of bottled water dispensers including but not limited to countertop and free-standing dispensers. This lot also covers additional services associated with water dispensers such as site surveys, sanitisation checks in line with industry standards, ongoing maintenance visits, supply of bottled water, removal of used water bottles etc.  Suppliers will also be able to provide advice and guidance to members to determine the best machine and location for their requirements.

 

 

Lot 2 – Plumbed in Water Dispensers the supply, installation, and ongoing maintenance of plumbed in water dispensers including but not limited to countertop and free-standing dispensers.  This lot also covers additional services associated with water dispensers such as site surveys, sanitisation checks in line with industry standards, ongoing maintenance visits etc. Suppliers will also be able to provide advice and guidance to members to determine the best machine and location for their requirements.

 

 

Lot 3 – External Drinking Water Fountains the supply, installation, and ongoing maintenance of external drinking water fountains. This lot also covers additional services associated with external drinking water fountains such as site surveys and ongoing maintenance visits etc.  Suppliers will also be able to provide advice and guidance to members to determine the best machine and location for their requirements.

 

 

Lot 4 – Hot Water Dispensers the supply, installation, and ongoing maintenance of hot water dispensers including but not limited to wall mounted and countertop boilers. This lot also covers additional services associated with water boilers such as site surveys, sanitisation checks in line with industry standards, ongoing maintenance visits etc.  Suppliers will also be able to provide advice and guidance to members to determine the best machine and location for their requirements.

 

 

Lot 5 – Integrated Tap Systems the supply, installation, and ongoing maintenance of Integrated Tap Systems (Instant Hot and Cold Tap). This lot also covers additional services associated with Integrated Tap Systems such as site surveys, sanitisation checks in line with industry standards, ongoing maintenance visits etc. Suppliers will also be able to provide advice and guidance to members to determine the best machine and location for their requirements.

Key Facts

Start date
6th June 2023
End date
6th June 2026
Optional extension
6th June 2027

Key Benefits of this Framework

  1. Compliant with Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015)
  2. Choice of experienced providers
  3. Time Saving & Easy to Use
  4. CPC Contract Manager Assistance & Support
  5. Framework Specific User Guide
  6. Framework Specific Further Competition Document
  7. Framework Specific Direct Award Document

How can I use this Framework

CPC typically recommend that members undertake a further competition considering their own particular requirements, however, please see the user guide for further details.

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If you require support in running a further competition via this framework, Tenet Services can help. Tenet offer a nationwide service specialising in assisting education establishments to complete further competitions.

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The CPC Quote Tool is free to use for all our members and offers quick, compliant access to all suppliers on our frameworks for purchases that fall below £214,904.

"The Quote Tool was easy to use and time saving, resulting in a straightforward process where we just had to put the details in once and could then use the reputable suppliers already recommended."

Deborah Anderson-Dixon, Finance Manager at Sir William Romney's School

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Associated Documentation

The following documents are associated with this framework. Some are required for successful use of the framework and are clearly marked.

File Details Essential
Framework User GuideThis is required reading if you are considering using this framework. It tells you everything you need to know about the panel of providers, eligibility, running the mini-competition process, and evaluating bids. YesDownload

Contract Manager

The contracting authority for this framework is Crescent Purchasing Consortium.

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