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University Of Bristol - Lot 1 Fully Managed Service - AWARD

TUCO LTD

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30 Jun 2026 at 08:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol, through TUCO Ltd, has completed the procurement process for a fully managed vending machine service as part of the "University of Bristol - Lot 1 Fully Managed Service - AWARD." This contract involves the deployment of vending machines across university campuses, including a new building, following a selective procurement method known as the restricted procedure. The award phase is complete, having concluded on 15th June 2026, with a contract period spanning from 17th June 2026 to 16th June 2029. The industry category is centred around automatic goods-vending machines (CPV code 42933300), and the service will be delivered across multiple locations including the United Kingdom and internationally.

The successful procurement of this contract represents a significant growth opportunity for J W Vending Ltd, the awarded supplier, and demonstrates potential for other businesses in the vending services industry to seek similar opportunities within educational institutions. Companies equipped to manage large-scale vending services across various geographical locations will find this sector particularly promising. Despite the unsuitability for SMEs and VCSEs, larger vending service providers may find expanding into education-focused facilities aligns with their capabilities and growth strategies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

University Of Bristol - Lot 1 Fully Managed Service - AWARD

Notice Description

The University of Bristol require vending machines on a free-on-loan fully managed service basis. Their requirement is for a new building and to replace approximately 89 machines across their campuses.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-65203938-4bbb-4cbf-810b-de45755327dd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4d691f3-666f-439b-9749-980c0096f7eb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42933300 - Automatic goods-vending machines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jun 2026 - 16 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TUCO LTD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M2 5GP
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

J W VENDING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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