FCT095F - Single Supplier Framework Contract for the supply of Bottled Water Coolers, Water Bottles, Point of Use Coolers (Mains Fed) and Servicing of all Water Coolers

FCT095F - Single Supplier Framework Contract for the supply of Bottled Water Coolers, Water Bottles, Point of Use Coolers (Mains Fed) and Servicing of all Water Coolers

The Office of Government Procurement

## Summary The Office of Government Procurement is seeking to establish a single supplier framework contract for the supply of bottled water coolers, water bottles, point-of-use coolers, and servicing of all water coolers. The contract will be divided into four lots, covering different geographic areas in Ireland.

## Scope & Deliverables - Supply of bottled water coolers, water bottles, and point-of-use coolers - Servicing of all water coolers - Collection, transportation, sanitization, and maintenance of equipment - On-time deliveries to framework clients

## Key Requirements - Tenderers must be able to provide the entire range of goods sought - Ability to deliver to high-volume locations requiring scheduled deliveries and lower-volume locations requiring ad-hoc deliveries - Experience in supplying bottled water coolers, water bottles, and point-of-use coolers - Compliance with EU regulations

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €10,000,000 - Submission deadline: Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 13:00 IST - Contract duration: 48 months - Framework agreement with reopening of competition

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic via etenders.gov.ie - Languages accepted: English - Key documents to prepare: + Tender Response Document (TRD) + Pricing Schedule + Self-Declaration (RBC)

## Bid Considerations - This contract may suit companies with experience in supplying bottled water coolers, water bottles, and point-of-use coolers to large-scale clients. - Opportunities exist for companies to supply goods to various government departments, local authorities, and educational institutions. - Risks include competition from established suppliers and the need to comply with EU regulations.

Open procedure. Any interested supplier may submit a tender. There is no shortlisting stage — all compliant bids received by the deadline are evaluated against the published award criteria. It is the most common route for Irish public contracts and is open to SMEs and new entrants.

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